Thanksgiving: The Event

Psalm 100 NKJV

Thanksgiving is a mindset shaped by how we see God. When we pause to notice His blessings, His provision, and His grace in our everyday lives, gratitude becomes more than a feeling; it becomes a way of living. When we recognize that God’s goodness is a free gift, our pride gives way to humility, and our complaints turn into praise. In a world full of hurry and distraction, Thanksgiving invites us to slow down, remember what God has done, and respond with grateful hearts.

1. Read 1 Corinthians 1:4-8; 2 Corinthians 4:14-15; 2 Corinthians 9:10-15 — Pastor Hinz made several correlations between grace and thanksgiving. In these passages, how does grace bring about thanksgiving?

       a. How were lives enriched?

2. Think about the phrase “for granted.” What does that really mean?

       a. How do we take God’s blessings for granted?

3. Do you agree with Pastor Hinz that showing impatience with God is evidence of pride? How so?

4. When has the illusion of your independence been stripped away?

      a. Did that event teach you an attitude of gratitude?

5. Have you settled for less in your relationship with God?

6. Pastor said that thanksgiving takes effort. Read Psalm 100. What action steps does the psalmist ask of us?

       a. What sacrifices would these steps require of you?