Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Ingratitude 2/5/2025
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about gratitude. Today I want to continue that theme by looking at ingratitude.
Ingratitude often results from forgetting who God is, what He has done for us, and what He promises. “Ingratitude is a searing wind which dries up the springs of pity, the dew of mercy, the streams of grace.” (Bernard of Clairvaux). However, gratitude can be remembered when we meditate or ruminate on the words of God that remind us of His presence; past, present, and future.
For example:
- God’s goodness and mercy. Hebrew 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
- Nearness of God. Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
- God will supply our physical needs. Philippians 4:19 My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
- God’s sacrifice and forgiveness. 1 Peter 3:18 Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.
- Victory over eternal death. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
This is a start and I’m sure you can add to the list.
One other way to practice gratitude is to keep a journal. When you experience a ‘God sighting,’ or answer to prayer, write it down, then look back from time to time.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today: 4:30 Confirmation class.
Sunday 9, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Is God Unjust?
10:30 Annual Meeting. No Sunday school. Sue will have activities for the kids during the meeting.
If you have an article or God sighting you would like to share with the congregation please submit it for publication in the Briefings.pastorbob@pilotknob.org
