The Alex McFarland Show-Episode 138-Why Gratitude?

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Why should we cultivate gratitude in our lives? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex discusses seven reasons to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and what the Bible says about this topic. This episode is packed with scriptures to encourage and equip you to praise the living God with a thankful heart. 7 Reasons to Cultivate a Spirit of Gratitude: 1. It is God’s will. (1Thess. 5:18) 2. God is Good. (Psalm 107:1 3. Gratitude is commanded and expected by our Maker. (Col. 3:17) 4. It will enhance your prayer life. (Col. 4:2) 5. Everything God is doing or allowing in your life is ultimately good and for your good. (James 1:7) 6. For the Bible. He has shown us all things for life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3) 7. Gratitude on earth is proactive for the appreciation you will show when you see Jesus face to face. (Psalm 100:4) Scriptures: Malachi 3 Hebrews 13 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Psalm 100:4, 107:1, 136:1, 119:62 & 164 1 Chronicles 16:34 James 1:17 Colossians 3:17, 4:2 Ephesians 5:20 Luke 18:1 Romans 8:28 2 Peter 1:3 Alex McFarland (https://alexmcfarland.com/) Website Ask Alex Online (https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/) My Relationship with God Booklet (https://alexmcfarland.ck.page/ebook) The Cove (https://thecove.org/) - July 18th-20th, 2025 & July 28th-Aug 1st, 2025 Speaking Events (https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/) Book Alex (https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/) Donate (https://alexmcfarland.com/donate/) Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1982718/fan_mail/new)

Topics

• Gratitude
• Thanksgiving