Oh My Soul - wk5

"Giving in Worship"

 Dr. Gary Singleton

The issue of entitlement is becoming more and more common in today’s society. Entitled people wear their entitlement like a crown. They’re rude, demanding, and get resentful and angry when things don’t go their way. “Thank you” is just not a part of their vocabulary. Just take a look at social media. Entitled people are everywhere.

And yet studies show that those who consistently practice gratitude are happier, have better relationships, and even sleep better. Gratitude literally rewires the brain. Gratitude is more than just saying a casual “thanks!” Showing true gratitude requires more.

This Sunday we’re going to take a look at what it means to show gratitude as we wrap up our sermon series “Oh My Soul.” There are many ways we can say thank you when we receive something of value. And we should make it a habit to thank others often and sincerely. But what about God? How do we express our thanks to Him for His unspeakable gifts?

This Sunday we’re going to take a look at Psalm 116. It’s a psalm that was written by an unknown author who is struggling to express his thanks to God for delivering him from imminent death. For this writer, giving thanks to God is an act of worship. I hope you will join me Sunday as we ask, “What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me?” (Psalm 116:12)