1. Colossians 2:6-7 In what ways have you experienced “overflowing with
thankfulness” in your Christian life?
2. Romans 12:15; Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4; John 16:20 Share experiences that you
have had with others rejoicing with or mourning with you. What effect did it
have on your relationship? How did it affect your faith? Has anyone had an
experience in which you had to rejoice or mourn alone? How did that affect you?
3. II Corinthians 8:1-2; 9:11-12 How has difficult times and people affected
your ability to rejoice and give thanks to God? If negatively, how did you get
past the unhappiness or depression? How does helping other people affect your
perspective to rejoice and give thanks?
4. Deuteronomy 8:10, 18 How do you think remembering to give God thanks
during the good times affects your ability to give him thanks during the hard
times?
5. Philippians 4:4-13 What makes it possible for us to learn to be content in
all circumstances? What is contentment?
6. John 15:11; 16:24; Hebrews 12:2-3 What keeps you believing in the Joy
Jesus promised when you don’t feel particularly joyful?
7. Philippians 1:3-11 Read and think about all you have to be grateful to God
for providing including the people in your life. Offer your prayer of praise,
thanksgiving and petition to God for his many blessings