The Art of Faking Gratitude

About this sermon

Do you ever feel like you're supposed to be grateful… but you're just not feeling it? You’re not alone. In this episode, John Ortberg tackles what to do when gratitude doesn’t come naturally and offers a surprisingly powerful spiritual strategy: “Let’s pretend.” But don’t worry — this isn’t fake it till you make it. It’s: “Fake it till He remakes you.” Rooted in the wisdom of C.S. Lewis, the Apostle Paul, and the ancient Hebrew practice of the thanksgiving sacrifice, this episode walks us through why aspiring to be grateful, even when we don’t feel it, is not inauthentic, but actually a deeply faithful act. 0:00 Why You Don’t Feel Grateful 1:20 Three Common (But Unhelpful) Gratitude Myths 2:50 Gratitude Journals and Ancient Practices 3:40 The C.S. Lewis Secret: Let’s Pretend 6:00 Not Fake. Not Performance. But Participation. 8:00 How God Pretends — And How We Can Too 9:30 Starbucks, Nose Hair, and Learning to See Differently 11:00 Put on Christ. Thank God. 💡 Practice gratitude this week with us. 🙌 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 855-888-0444 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 BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music: One Perfect Sunset by Tony Anderson; 1993 by Tony Anderson Music License: MB013I5RW5UWW1C; MB01NORRTWNN44Y

Topics

• Gratitude
• Thanksgiving