So Why Should I be Thankful?

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Unlock the ultimate joy of living as Dr. David Jeremiah reveals why a spirit of gratitude is the truest evidence of a life filled with the Holy Spirit. 📖 Get My Free Devotional Magazine: https://www.davidjeremiah.org/magazine/signup Q: What does Psalm 92 teach believers about the importance of being thankful? A: Psalm 92 teaches that giving thanks to the Lord is a "good thing" that should be practiced intentionally every day—declaring His lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness every night. Q: How does a heart of gratitude impact a Christian's perspective during trial? A: A grateful heart shifts a Christian's perspective away from difficult earthly circumstances by forcing an upward look at God's sovereignty, an outward look at blessings, and an inward look at spiritual growth. Q: According to the New Testament, what is a primary sign of being filled with the Spirit? A: The New Testament explicitly links being filled with the Holy Spirit to a constant attitude of thanksgiving, making a grateful heart one of the most undeniable fruits of spiritual fullness. In this uplifting and practical message, Dr. David Jeremiah tackles a vital question for every believer: Why should I be thankful? Rooted deeply in the truth of Psalm 92, this teaching exposes a subtle spiritual disease in modern culture—spiritual amnesia. When we lose our ability to remember and reflect on what God has done, we lose our capacity for joy. Conversely, when we are filled with the Holy Spirit, a natural, unstoppable wave of gratitude alters our entire perspective, moving us from a posture of complaint to a posture of praise. Dr. Jeremiah provides a brilliant three-dimensional framework for developing a thankful heart: looking upward to God’s sovereign control, looking around at our relationships and daily circumstances, and looking inward to see how God has shaped our character. Sharing a dramatic, life-or-death story from author Lewis Smedes alongside the incredible grit of the Apostle Paul, this message demonstrates that gratitude is the single best feeling a human being can experience. Discover how to turn your daily trials into a feast of thanksgiving and experience the weightless freedom of a heart completely captured by the love of God. Dr. Jeremiah noted that gratitude is like a gravitational pull in reverse, pointing our hearts right back to God. What is one specific thing you are thanking God for today—whether it's an upward truth, an outward relationship, or an inward change? Let’s fill the comments with praise! 0:00 - Gratitude: The Obvious Fruit of a Spirit-Filled Life 2:23 - The Haunted Man: Why We Must Pray to Keep Memory Green 4:03 - Exposing Spiritual Amnesia: The Key to True Thanksgiving 5:26 - A Three-Dimensional Roadmap to Biblical Gratitude 5:47 - The Upward Look: Directing Our Praises to the Most High 7:36 - The Apostle Paul's Inoculation of Praise and Thanksgiving 9:49 - A Litany of Praise: What to Write in Your Prayer Journal 11:11 - The Outward Look: Thanking God for Relationships and Friends 13:40 - Morning Lovingkindness and Nightly Faithfulness: Finding Joy Every Day 15:18 - From Fasting to Feasting: The True Origin of Thanksgiving Day 16:17 - The Inward Look: Tracing the Hand of God in Your Own Soul 18:38 - Possessed by Gratitude: A Gripping Story of Survival and Praise ▶️ Stay Connected Subscribe to Dr. David Jeremiah’s official channel for more Biblical teaching: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQ9naMCqK_wUEWoxXvh7Dw 📖 Free Resource Get your free copy of the Turning Points Devotional Magazine: https://www.davidjeremiah.org/magazine/signup 📱 Follow #DavidJeremiah on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidjeremiah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidjeremiah TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdavidjeremiah

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• Thanksgiving