19 | Jeremiah 45
Scripture
Primary Text:
Jeremiah 45
Supplemental Text:
Jeremiah 33:15-16, Galatians 4:4-5, Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 4:16
Observations & Applications
Read Jeremiah 45.
- What causes you to shift to a mindset of entitlement?
- Have you ever taken inventory of all God has put you over?
- What are some practical ways you can give back this Christmas?
- Brainstorm ways you can have an intentional mindset of gratitude with your finances, time, energy, family, friendships, faith, etc.
Prayer
- Pray for a grateful heart.
- Praise God for who He is and thank Him for all that He has done in your life.
Daily Gratitude Prompts
- Start a daily habit of gratitude by recording your blessings in a Gratitude Journal.
- Look up verses about gratitude and choose one to memorize this week.
- Send a Thank You card to someone who has impacted you this week.
- Share what God has done in your life with other people.
- Make a habit of remembering blessings and meditate on them.
Resources
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Gratitude Journal
Everyday Praise Journal
Thank You Cards
Care Groups: Financial Care
Ignite Through Giving
S.O.A.P. METHOD
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SCRIPTURE
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What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions?
APPLICATION
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PRAYER
Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.