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“Gratitude is the echo of God’s goodness in the chambers of our hearts.”


Psalm 107:1


Quote: “Gratitude is the echo of God’s goodness…”
Gratitude = our heart’s response to God’s goodness
Echo: something strong enough to bounce back
Gratitude is simply returning what God already released


GRATITUDE BEGINS WITH GOD’S GOODNESS


Gratitude flows from recognizing who God is
Not based on circumstances, but on His character
God has been good → that’s the starting point
Pause long enough to remember His goodness


GRATITUDE IS AN ECHO, NOT THE ORIGIN


God moves → gratitude responds
God provides, protects, comforts, forgives
Low gratitude doesn’t mean God stopped being good
It just means we haven’t paused to hear the echo


GRATITUDE AMPLIFIES GOD’S GOODNESS


Echo gets louder in the right environment
A noisy heart = muted gratitude
Noise: worry, comparison, offense, busyness
Quiet heart = louder echo of gratitude


GRATITUDE KEEPS THE HEART SOFT


Life tries to harden the heart
Gratitude tenderizes the soul
“I don’t understand everything, but I remember God’s goodness”
Psalm 107: repeat theme → “give thanks”


GRATITUDE MAKES ROOM FOR MORE


Jesus thanked before the miracle multiplied
Gratitude honors God and invites increase
A grateful heart becomes a landing place for new miracles


APPLICATION
Look Back: Name 1 thing God did this year
Look Around: Identify 1 overlooked blessing today
Look Ahead: Thank God for something you’re believing for


DECLARATION
“My heart will echo God’s goodness.
I remember His benefits.
I thank Him for past, present, and future grace.”


TODAY’S CHALLENGE


Speak out loud three ways God has been good to you today.