“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.