Going Deeper in “How Gratitude Changes Everything”
Read the following a few times:
Luke 17:11-19; 1 Thess 5:18; Ps 103:2-3; Ps 139:14
Reflect on the following:
1. When have you experienced God's help or healing—but forgot to go back and give thanks? Why do you think that happened?
2. What would it look like in your life right now to “return” to Jesus with gratitude? (Is there something you need to go back and thank Him for?)
3. What habits or distractions in your daily life prevent you from recognizing and responding to God's work? (Busyness? Entitlement? Self-reliance?)
4. The one didn’t just feel thankful—he expressed it. How good are you at expressing your gratitude—to God and to others?
5. Have you ever felt excluded or “on the outside” like the lepers were? What was that like, and how did God meet you there?
6. In what area of your life do you need healing right now—and what step of faith would it take to ask Jesus for it?
7. If Jesus looked at your prayer life, would He see more requests or more gratitude? Why do you think that is?
8. Gratitude often requires slowing down. What’s one practical way you could build more space for reflection and thankfulness into your week? To take time to thank God for the gift of life.
9. How does gratitude change your relationships with other people? What impact does it have on your attitude, your words, and your choices? What does a lack of gratitude do?
10. Jesus noticed that only one came back. If He looked at your life last week, would He see you returning? Why or why not?
Spiritual Challenges – Mustard Seed Faith
1. Write a Thank-You Note - Choose someone you haven’t thanked in a while—a mentor, friend, teacher, parent, etc.—and write them a personal note or message expressing your appreciation.
2. Design a simple spiritual habit (e.g., journaling, prayer walk, worship song) that you use regularly to "return" to Jesus with
gratitude. Commit to trying it for the next 7 days.