7/1/13 Lesson Eight ~ Seeing God Through the Lens of Gratitude and Grace ~ Day 1

1. Read Chapter 8 in A Sudden Glory.

2. What did I call the infection of Eden? Why do you think I used the word “infection?” Share your answer.

3. One of my favorite thoughts from the chapter is this:

“Gratitude changes the lens through which we see the circumstances in our little slice of time. Thanksgiving changes our perspective despite broken dreams, broken relationships, tumultuous circumstances, and unfulfilled longings. As you praise God for who He is and thank Him for what He’s done, your perspective of Him grows larger and your problems grow smaller. As a result, you will experience a deeper sense of intimacy with God as the emotional gap between what you know to be true and how you feel at the moment closes.” Page 158

I encourage you to give that a try this week. When you get in a tough spot, start praising God and see what happens to your thoughts, emotions, and responses. I’d love for you to leave a comment and tell us what happened in your heart if you gave it a try.