Hello and welcome to Pastor Rick's Daily Hope. This is the Bible teaching ministry of Rick Warren.

Hey, we're so glad you've joined us. Today, we're continuing a powerful series called Radicalis,

developing spiritual roots. And in this series, Rick will show you how to grow deep in your faith,

stay grounded in God's Word, and become everything he created you to be.

And now, here's part two of a message called Radical Gratitude.

What is the definition of radical gratitude?

Well, turn your outline over, and the Bible tells us in 1st Thessalonians 518, this is the definition of radical gratitude. He's not talking about just saying, well, I'm thankful for my parents or my family.

Anybody can do that. I'm thankful for pumpkin pie. Anybody can say that.

I'm thankful for freedom and health. Anybody can say that. It'm thankful for freedom and health.

Anybody can say that.

Takes no intelligence, no character, no faith,

to be grateful for the good things in your life.

Radical gratitude is this.

1st Thessalonians 518.

Give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. That's

radical gratitude. In all circumstances, give thanks for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Now friends, this is such an important verse. I want to tear it apart, word by word here.

First, it says give thanks.

That means gratitude.

It means appreciation.

It means recognition.

It means praise.

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