3rd Shift Thoughts

I was just continueing making notes on class lecture and was reviewing previous notes to get my mind back in the proper context. I just felt led to post them on here and share them. Enjoy!

The context is a study of Philippians 1.3-11 "The Marks of Mature Believers". Mark 1 is found in verse 3, a thankful heart. Here are the notes:
Paul was thankful for believers he only occassionally saw. So should we be thankful for eachother even mroe so and let each other know it. Also for all believers everywhere.

A Thankful Heart Comes From:
1. Asking and trusting God for the strenght to bear the trials of life.
2. Deliberately choosing to give thanks.

3 Questions:
1a. Why is it so difficult to give thanks during unpleasant circumstances?
1b. How can you prepare your heart ahead of time to be thankful?
2a. Who is the most thankful person you know?
2b. What makes them so thankful?
3a. Are you thankful for your salvation, family, friends, church?
3b. WHen was the last time you thanked God for each of these?

Idea: Start a list of things you are thankful for and add to it daily.
More thoughts on this at www.parentalcoach.blogspot.com.

Other ideas??