thanksgiving prayer

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-there is a deep calling to God

-we should not let alcohol leads to chaos and confusion

-we must cultivate thanksgiving

4things about thanksgiving

1. Thanksgiving deepens our love for God

-when we thank someone, it shows we need help

-ungrateful is very scary

Gratitude keeps the love of God, keep our eyes on God and our dependence on God

   -stop complaining about things

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-to please God

   -bearing fruit, growing in the knowledge of God, endure and be patient, give joyful thanks to the Father

-by the Holy Spirit who empower us to offer thanksgiving

-fill our heart with thanksgiving instead of complaints and grumbling

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-love believe, hope and trust in the best of others

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-Jesus healed 10, but only 1 returned to thank Jesus

   -not only he was reconciled with Jesus but also the community.. the Samaritan chose to be thankful

4. Thanksgiving renews our hope in God

-give thanks for who God is... Give thanks in the Lord

-reminds us of who God is

-how to cultivate thanksgiving

   -verbal account for what we are thankful for

-thanksgiving must be deep.. time, place, person, event

   -be specific

-God dwells in us

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