Gratitude | Because of U | Shoreline Church | Pastor Rob Koke | Message

In a world where time moves fast and moments slip by, Scripture calls us to practice a posture that anchors the soul: gratitude. In Part 1 of our “Because of You” series, Pastor Rob explores how giving thanks in every moment—good, tough, and ordinary—opens our eyes to the God who is already present. Gratitude shifts our emotions, restores our perspective, and realigns us with our true purpose.

Big idea: When you give thanks in every moment, you begin to see God in every moment. Gratitude turns ordinary time into holy time.

what you’ll hear

Why 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says gratitude is the will of God

How you can only feel one emotion at a time—gratitude displaces fear, shame, and worry

Why we often miss God in the “now,” and how to become aware of His presence

Three areas where gratitude changes everything:

— Good times: resisting the temptation to forget God’s goodness

— Tough times: fighting discouragement with praise and perspective

— Daily times: finding purpose in the ordinary, everyday rhythms

How gratitude reframes challenges, restores perspective, and unlocks joy

Why your ordinary life is sacred (Romans 12:1) when offered with thanksgiving

key scriptures

1 Thessalonians 5:18 * – “In every situation… give thanks”

Psalm 103:3** – He forgives all our sins

Jeremiah 29:11** – “Plans to give you hope and a future”

Genesis 28:16** – “The Lord was in this place, and I was unaware”

James 1:17; James 5:13** – Every good gift / Songs of praise

Psalm 106:21** – “They forgot the God who saved them”

Isaiah 61:3** – Garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness

Philippians 4:6–7** – Pray with thanksgiving

Habakkuk 3:17–18** – “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord”

Romans 12:1** – Your everyday, ordinary life as an offering

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