Small Group Discussion

Key Takeaways:

• Gratitude is rare because ENTITLEMENT often replaces AMAZEMENT
• Gratitude is rare because SPEED kills REFLECTION
• Gratitude is rare because blessings are TAKEN, not TRACED

Discussion Questions:

1. When was the last time you paused to thank God after receiving something you prayed for, rather than immediately moving on to the next request or concern?
2. In what areas of your life has amazement been replaced by entitlement, and how can you recover that sense of wonder at God’s provision?
3. Why do you think only one of the ten lepers returned to thank Jesus, and what does this reveal about human nature and gratitude?
4. How does the speed and busyness of modern life prevent you from practicing reflection and gratitude in your daily walk with God?
5. What blessings in your life have you begun to take credit for instead of tracing them back to God as the source?
6. We talked about every blessing not turned into praise becoming pride—can you identify an area where this has happened in your own life?
7. How might consistently practicing gratitude impact your mental health, relationships, and spiritual vitality according to both Scripture and the message shared?
8. What would it look like for you to develop ‘outside eyes’ that notice opportunities to serve and express gratitude rather than staying focused inward on your own struggles?
9. If you were to write thank you notes or verbally express gratitude to people God has placed in your life, who would be on that list and why have you delayed?