"Give Thanks – A Daily Practice" | November 2, 2025 | How Gratitude Grounds You in Abundance скачать в хорошем качестве

"Give Thanks – A Daily Practice" | November 2, 2025 | How Gratitude Grounds You in Abundance

In this message kicking off the Give Thanks series, Pastor Scott explores how daily gratitude is not only good for your soul—it’s essential for your faith. Drawing from both scripture and psychology, we learn that giving thanks is not a shallow gesture but a powerful spiritual practice that reconnects us to God's abundance, even in times of fear, loss, or scarcity. The message centers around Jesus’ act of giving thanks before feeding the five thousand and how this act revealed a deeper truth: gratitude is a protest against fear, a weapon against despair, and a pathway to peace. Pastor Scott also invites us to embrace daily habits of gratitude—simple, practical, and transformative. Key insights include: Gratitude has measurable benefits for mental and physical health, including better sleep, stronger relationships, and reduced depression. The early church practiced gratitude as a central part of their life together. Jesus gave thanks in the face of material scarcity—because he trusted in spiritual abundance. Practicing gratitude can help break the mental trap of “tunneling” caused by fear or scarcity. Takeaway: “Gratitude isn’t just about what you have—it’s about who you trust. Give thanks daily, and live grounded in God’s abundance.” Key Scripture: John 6:1–13, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9, Philippians 4:6–9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Challenge for the Week: Create a “Give Thanks” note in your phone and set a daily reminder. Each day, list 3 things you’re grateful for. Let that shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance. Come join us at Faith United Church of Christ on the Southside of Indianapolis. We are an inclusive church that believes that no matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome in Jesus' church. So whether you are conservative or liberal, gay or straight, new to church, or have been going to church your entire life, you are welcome at our church. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. 4040 E. Thompson Rd. Indianapolis IN 46237 If you are NEW HERE and would like to connect, volunteer, or give, you can do that by visiting our Faith UCC Church Center. Go to NEW HERE or VOLUNTEER FORMS: Faith UCC Church Center #GiveThanks #DailyGratitude #FaithOverFear #JesusFeeds5000 #SpiritualAbundance #MentalHealthAndFaith #GratitudePractice #FaithUCCIndy #InclusiveChurch #Indianapolis #UnitedChurchOfChrist #Progressive