Scripture:
Let us give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and wonderful deeds for mankind. Psalm 107:15
Lesson:
One of the greatest ways to prevent relapse is to maintain an “attitude of gratitude.” In your prayers this week, focus on your gratitude toward God, others He has placed in your life, your recovery, and your church.
BE thankful to God
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
BE thankful for others
Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the word of Christ-the Message-have the run of the house. Colossians 3:15-16 MSG
Be thankful for your recovery
As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Hebrews 12:1
Be thankful for your church
Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving. Psalm 100:4
Prayer:
Dear God, help me set aside all the hassles and noise of the world to focus and listen just to You for the next few minutes. Help me get to know You better. Help me to better understand Your plan, Your purpose for my life. Father, help me live within today, seeking Your will and living this day as You would have me. It is my prayer to have others see me as Yours; not just in my words but, more importantly, in my actions. Thank You for Your love, Your grace, Your perfect forgiveness. Thank You for all those You have placed in my life, for my program, my recovery, and my church family. Your will be done, not mine. Amen!
*Vital Men Open Share Group will be starting soon! Time/place is yet to be determined.
