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      <title>Thanks and Giving, Paul Winters, 8/26/18</title>
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  Thankfulness is not an occasional act but a lifestyle of intentional and spontaneous appreciation that leads us into the presence of God, empowers us to be grateful in all circumstances, and generates an overflow of generosity.

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    We can develop a lifestyle of thankfulness by intentionally expressing our gratitude and practicing spontaneous appreciation throughout our day.
  
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  1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?
  
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  2. What are some practical ways you can be intentionally thankful to God?
  
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  3. What are some possible ways you can incorporate spontaneous thanksgiving in your life?
  
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  4. How has a grateful person affected your life? How does someone with an ungrateful attitude influence your life?
  
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  5. How can I pray for you?
  
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  6. Take turns praying out loud by completing this single sentence, “Father, I thank you because… ”
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jhoggard@dtoday.org (Jonathan Hoggard)</author>
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