1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB – Rejoice always, 17 pray constantly, 18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 5:19-20 CSB – He also says, “singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Colossians 3:15c-17 CSB – And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitudein your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanksto God the Father through him.

Romans 1:21 CSB – For though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became worthless, and their senseless hearts were darkened

2 Timothy 3:1-3 CSB – But know this: Hard times will come in the last days. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, proud, demeaning, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,3 unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, without love for what is good,

1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB – give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

“We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good, if bad, because it works in us patience, humility and the contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country.” – C.S. Lewis

Luke 17:11-17 CSB – 11 While traveling to Jerusalem, he passed between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten men with leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

14 When he saw them, he told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were cleansed.

15 But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. 16 He fell facedown at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan.

17 Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.”

Why Don’t They Thank Jesus?

Gratitude Takes Work

Why Aren’t We More Grateful

  • Unrealistic Expectations
  • Affluenza

Proverbs 30:8b-9a CSB – 

Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
feed me with the food I need.
9 Otherwise, I might have too much
and deny you, saying, “Who is the Lord?”

  • Negative Influences

Proverbs 13:20 CSB – The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

1 Corinthians 15:33 CSB – Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

  • Unfair Comparisons

1 Corinthians 10:12b CSB – But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, they lack understanding.

Practical Stuff: How to Develop a Grateful Spirit

  • See God’s Generosity All Around You

James 1:17 CSB – Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Psalm 24:1 CSB – The earth and everything in it,
the world and its inhabitants,
belong to the Lord;

Psalm 103:2 CSB – My soul, bless the Lord,
and do not forget all his benefits.

“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich!” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Psalm 103:2 CSB – My soul, bless the Lord,
and do not forget all his benefits.

  • Say Something—Who Can You Need To Thank This Week?
  • Decide– Give Thanks in Every Situation

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB – Rejoice always, 17 pray constantly, 18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:14 CSB – Do everything without grumbling and arguing,