Message Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever realized later that you were focusing

more on what was wrong than what was

right? What helped you see the “hidden blessings” you

were missing?

2. Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Be thankful in

all circumstances.” Why is gratitude often hardest in

the moments we need it most?

3. In the talk we heard the difference between a

vulture and a hummingbird. Which one do you find

yourself acting like lately, and why?

4. The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 shows us that

unexpressed gratitude communicates

ingratitude. Who is someone you feel grateful for but

haven’t actually expressed it to?

5. Gratitude elevates our perspective. Share a time

when intentionally choosing gratitude changed how you

saw a situation.

6. Of the rhythms that build gratitude—daily prayer,

appreciation notes, worship, giving, acts of

kindness— Which one do you want to implement more

intentionally this week, and what’s your first step?