Nobody Is Self-Made

About this sermon

What if the key to gratitude is realizing that none of us is self-made? In this reflection on Psalm 136, John Ortberg explores the repeated refrain: "His love endures forever." Through a powerful exercise inspired by philosopher Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, John invites us to trace the hidden network of people and gifts behind the things we enjoy every day—and ultimately back to God Himself. This episode explores: - Psalm 136 and enduring love - Gratitude as a way of life - The myth of self-sufficiency - Celebrating dependence rather than independence - The web of generosity behind everyday gifts - Becoming a more grateful and generous person Scriptures: - Psalm 136 #Psalm136 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Dependence #GodsLove 📚 Today's Resources: Kent Dunnington (foreword by Rebecca Konydyk DeYoung), Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Give Thanks to the Lord 00:37 His Love Endures Forever 01:28 Gratitude as a Way of Life 02:17 Rebecca DeYoung's Dependence Exercise 03:03 Celebrating Dependence, Not Independence 03:49 Choose One Thing You Enjoy 04:34 The Story Behind a Cup of Coffee 04:58 The Baby Grand Piano Illustration 05:47 Standing on the Shoulders of Gift-Givers 06:35 A Story of Interlocking Indebtedness 07:26 Gratitude as a Way of Inhabiting the World 07:53 Who Made This Gift Possible? 08:43 Thank You for This Moment 09:16 Every Breath Is a Gift 09:36 Give Thanks to the Lord