Living With Leftovers: A Continual Attitude of Gratitude

This week's message invites us into a transformative understanding of gratitude that extends far beyond a single day on the calendar. Drawing from Psalm 103:1-5, we're challenged to cultivate what's described as 'living with leftovers'—a continual attitude of gratitude that permeates every aspect of our lives. The psalmist David doesn't just offer a polite 'thank you' to God; he commits his entire being to praise, declaring 'let all that I am praise the Lord with my whole heart.' This isn't surface-level thankfulness—it's a deep, soul-level recognition of who God is and what He has done. We discover three vital signs of authentic gratitude: the presence of praise and worship that flows freely from our hearts, the recognition of remembrance where we actively recall God's faithfulness, and the revelation of God's protection and provision in our present circumstances. The message beautifully distinguishes between merely saying 'thank you' and truly being grateful—one is words, the other is a lifestyle. When we remember the 'what ifs' and 'if it had not been for the Lord' moments in our lives, we can't help but overflow with praise. This gratitude isn't dependent on perfect circumstances; rather, it thrives even in difficulty because we understand that the same God who delivered us yesterday is with us today and will be faithful tomorrow. The call is clear: don't let Thanksgiving be just a day—let it become your way of life.