Psalm 103: 1-5, James 1:17, Eph 1:3, 13, 15-16, James 3:13-16, Titus 3:3-5

Connect: Where have you traditionally found your joy? Where are you finding joy now? Where have you grumbled? – Have you been around people have made you grumble against something- How did that affect you?

Engage: “More joy and gratitude will not come from more things but from more awareness of God’s presence and God’s Goodness” – Pastor Zach – Where have you seen this in your life

Benediction means good words – 3 Benes.

1. Benefit- Gift rightly given.

   a. Psalm 103 – What does Psalm 103 say about that? What does this say to you personally?

2. Benefactor – One who does good.

   1. Where have you thought you had a gift but there was a hook attached what was that like for you?

   2. Where have you seen God doing Good in your life? James 1:17-

   3. Where have you been doing good in the lives of others?

3. Beneficiary – person who receives the good

   1. Where have you been a beneficiary? What was that like for you?

   2. Eph. 1:3, 13, 15-16 What do you think these verses mean to you? Where have you seen contagious thanksgiving for gifts given?

Zach talked about James 3:13-16 Take a minute and unpack these verses? What do these verses say to you? Is there something you need to look at as you read these verses.

1. Envy- Resenting God’s goodness in other people’s lives

2. Ignoring – Ignoring God’s goodness in my own life. – Prov. 14:30

a. Where do you envy? What life do you wish you were living ? What things cause you to stumble in this area?

Couple of things you can do –
1. Celebrate God’s goodness in my life and the life of others- What does that look like for you?  Romans 12:15

2. There is no win in Comparison- Titus 3:3-5 NLT What does this mean to you?

Apply: Where do I need to grow considering this message? Is there something that Lord wants you to apply in light of this message?