Series Description:
This Thanksgiving season, we’re slowing down to see what God’s been doing all along.

Grateful isn’t just about saying “thank you” — it’s about discovering grace in every corner of your story. From the table where Jesus gave thanks before the cross, to the moments we learn to sing through our own battles, this two-week series will remind you that gratitude isn’t a reaction — it’s a revelation.

When you finally see how much grace God has already poured into your life, you can’t help but live grateful.

Join us as we rediscover the beauty of grace, the power of thanksgiving, and the joy of living with hearts full of what we never could have earned.

Message Description:
If you’ve ever felt like life should feel fuller than it does… or like you should be grateful, but your heart just isn’t there… you’re not alone.

If you’re tired of feeling numb, stressed, or like you’re going through the motions… this message, we’re talking about something every one of us struggles with:

In our message “The More Blessed Life,” we’ll explore:
Why we can have so much and still feel empty inside
How gratitude shifts your heart when life feels overwhelming

The one choice that turned a man in Luke 17 from “just blessed” to fully transformed

If you want your faith to feel alive again… If you’re ready to discover the joy of a life that actually overflows… Listen to this message.

Key words: Fasting, Faith, Prayer, Grateful, Thanksgiving, Communion

THE ONE DID 4 THINGS:
1. Recognized had received a gift.
2. Gave Credit
3. Gave Praise
4. Gave Thanks

TALK IT OVER

1. Where Are You Really?
Q1. When you look at your life right now, would you say you feel more blessed, less blessed, or somewhere in between? Why?
Q2. Is gratitude something that comes naturally to you, or does it feel like work in this season?

2. Seeing the Blessing — Recognizing What You’ve Been Given
Q3. Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive. What part of that truth is hard for you to believe or live out?
Q4. What’s one blessing in your life you’ve “seen,” like the one leper, but never slowed down long enough to thank God for?

3. The Gap Between Blessed & More Blessed
Q5. Diane Petrie said, “It’s not a receiving problem; it’s a releasing problem.” Where do you feel “stuck” in releasing gratitude or generosity right now?
(time, forgiveness, money, praise, serving, emotional openness)

4. Returning to Jesus — Credit, Praise, Thanks
Q6. In Luke 17, the one healed man returned to Jesus in four ways:
Recognized → Gave Credit → Gave Praise → Gave Thanks.
Which of these four is hardest for you to practice, and why?

5. When Gratitude is Hard — Deep Honesty
Q7. What circumstance, loss, or unanswered prayer makes gratitude difficult for you right now?
Q8. Has there been a moment where God met you in a valley and you actually felt His presence more deeply than in the good times?

6. Gratitude & Mental Health
Q9. The message shared that gratitude literally rewires the brain and reduces anxiety and depression.
What do you think keeps you from building gratitude practices into your daily life?

7. Generosity & Joy — The Science + Scripture Connection
Q10. Can you remember a moment when you gave—time, compassion, money, encouragement—and genuinely felt more blessed than the person you helped?
What was different about that moment?

8. What is God Saying to You Right Now?
Q11. The healed leper didn’t just walk away blessed—he walked away whole.
Where do you sense Jesus inviting you to come back to Him so He can make you “whole” again?

9. Becoming the One Who Returns
Q12. What is one practical, simple step you can take this week to “return to Jesus” with gratitude?
(a prayer, a text of thanks, giving, serving, worship, journaling, forgiving someone)