Pause and Reset talk June 2018 broadcasting
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the importance of gratitude as a pathway to happiness, drawing from biblical teachings in Deuteronomy. They illustrate how festivals were designed to cultivate joy through gratitude, and apply this concept to modern life, suggesting that recognizing God's blessings can lead to a joyful disposition despite life's challenges. The speaker encourages taking time to appreciate the world's beauty and God's love, fostering a mindset that transforms daily life into a gift, enhancing relationships and personal well-being.
Takeaways
- 😀 Happiness is not an end goal but a byproduct of gratitude and appreciation for life's blessings.
- 📚 The speaker emphasizes the importance of studying the Bible and understanding the expectations and desires of one's faith.
- 🎉 Ancient festivals were times for the Israelites to pause, reflect on blessings, and cultivate gratitude, leading to joy.
- 🛐 Joy was considered an act of worship and was expected to be a natural outcome of recognizing Jehovah's blessings.
- 🌱 Gratitude is presented as a powerful mindset that can heal, radiate hope, and nullify negativity, even in the face of suffering.
- 🌟 The speaker encourages taking time to appreciate the world's beauty and the goodness of God as a means to cultivate gratitude.
- 📖 Psalm 143:5 is cited as a reminder to remember and meditate on God's works, suggesting that this practice fosters happiness.
- 🌅 The uniqueness of each day and the wonders of creation are highlighted as daily reminders of God's love and a source of joy.
- 💖 Gratitude is described as a choice and a conscious decision to focus on blessings rather than curses.
- 🤝 A grateful spirit is said to inspire love, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness, contributing to a more joyful and meaningful life.
- 🌻 The speaker concludes by advocating for regular pauses and reflections to count blessings, promoting peace of mind and heart.
Q & A
What are the two things the speaker knows about the audience?
-The speaker knows that the audience wants to serve Jehovah acceptably and that they want to be happy.
Why does the speaker say happiness can be tricky?
-Happiness can be tricky because it is not dependent on things, circumstances, or even people. It is a byproduct of something else.
What does the speaker suggest is a byproduct of what one does?
-The speaker suggests that true happiness is a byproduct of one's actions or mindset.
What does the speaker reference from Deuteronomy to support his point about happiness?
-The speaker references Deuteronomy 16:15, where Jehovah commands the Israelites to celebrate a festival for seven days, resulting in them becoming nothing but joyful.
How does the speaker explain the effect of the festivals on the Israelites?
-The festivals were a time for the Israelites to pause, reflect on the blessings they received from Jehovah, and thus feel gratitude, which led to happiness.
What does the speaker identify as the key to happiness according to the ancient example?
-The key to happiness, according to the ancient example, is gratitude, which is a mindset and a choice.
How does the speaker connect the ancient example of festivals to modern life?
-The speaker connects the ancient example by suggesting that modern individuals can also find happiness through gratitude, despite the hardships and uncertainties of life.
What does the speaker say about the power of gratitude?
-Gratitude has the power to heal, radiate hope, nullify negativity, and make the joy of Jehovah a stronghold.
What does the speaker advise to cultivate gratitude and happiness?
-The speaker advises to pause regularly, reflect on God's blessings, and appreciate the abundance and diversity of life.
How does the speaker describe the impact of gratitude on one's relationships and life?
-Gratitude impacts every relationship, making one more loving, forgiving, and thoughtful, and it liberates from self-preoccupation, replacing a critical spirit with appreciation.
What does the speaker suggest as a practical step to increase gratitude?
-The speaker suggests taking a walk outside, pausing to perceive, and counting the blessings received each day as a way to increase gratitude.
Outlines
😀 Gratitude and Joy in Worship
The speaker, Brother Jim, begins by addressing the audience on the subject of happiness and its relationship with worship. He highlights that happiness is not a goal but a byproduct of gratitude. He uses the example of the annual festivals in Deuteronomy, where Jehovah commanded the Israelites to celebrate and be joyful. The festivals were a time to pause, reflect on blessings, and cultivate gratitude, leading to happiness. Brother Jim emphasizes that gratitude is a mindset and a choice, and it can help us overcome hardships by reminding us of God's love and care.
🌟 Embracing Gratitude for Daily Joy
In the second paragraph, the speaker continues the theme of gratitude by referring to Psalm 143:5, where David, the psalmist, reflects on God's works. The speaker encourages the audience to take moments to 'pause' and appreciate the world around them, recognizing God's goodness and love. He suggests that by being mindful of the blessings in life, one can experience a sense of awe and wonder, which can alleviate anxiety and help accept life's uncertainties. Gratitude is portrayed as a powerful emotion that can transform one's outlook, fostering love, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness. The speaker concludes by advising the audience to regularly reflect on their blessings to maintain peace of mind and heart.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Happiness
💡Gratitude
💡Faith
💡Pause and Reset
💡Joy
💡Appreciation
💡Mindset
💡Psalm 143
💡Creation
💡Blessings
💡Reflection
Highlights
The importance of searching for happiness and the acknowledgment that happiness is not an end goal but a byproduct.
The challenge of finding happiness despite varying life circumstances and the realization that it is not dependent on external factors.
The significance of Deuteronomy 16 in understanding the connection between festivals, gratitude, and joy in the context of worship.
The idea that happiness is a byproduct of gratitude, as illustrated by the festivals of the Israelites.
The role of gratitude in fostering happiness, as opposed to happiness being an inherent state.
The concept of 'pausing and resetting' as a means to cultivate gratitude and happiness.
The impact of gratitude on one's mindset and the conscious decision to focus on blessings rather than curses.
The biblical reference to Psalm 143:5 as a guide to cultivating a grateful heart.
The practice of taking time to appreciate God's daily reminders of His goodness, power, and love.
The uniqueness of each day as a special gift from God, encouraging us to find joy in life's wonders.
The therapeutic effect of connecting with God's creation to alleviate anxiety and find peace.
Gratitude's role in transforming our perspective on life, from a test to a gift.
The influence of gratitude on personal relationships, enhancing love, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness.
The transformative power of gratitude in replacing a critical spirit with a sense of appreciation.
The practical advice to pause regularly and reflect on God's blessings to cope with life's trials and stresses.
The encouragement to disconnect from the digital world and immerse in the natural world to perceive blessings.
The final message that gratitude is the key to experiencing life as a gift and spreading joy through our interactions.
Transcripts
and so the first one is brother Jim
coffin and he's going to speak on the
subject pause and reset there are two
things that I know about you and two
things that you know about me the first
is we want to search you over and we
want to do so except ibly and the second
is we want to be happy wouldn't you
agree
now the to the first point there's not
much of a problem because you've had
five months of study now you've been
through the Bible you know what your
home expects what he wants and you're
prepared to do it but now as to the
second point that can be a little bit
more challenging and why do I say that
well happiness can be tricky we all know
people that by all standards should seem
to be happy but they're not on the other
hand we know people who face many many
difficult challenges every day but they
just seem to radiate happiness we
quickly realize that happiness is not
dependent on things on circumstances or
even on people why is that
it's because true happiness is not an
end goal it is a byproduct but a
byproduct of what well the answer to
that question lies back in time open
your bibles if you would to Deuteronomy
chapter 16 and here are discussing one
of the three annual festivals that
Jehovah required the Israelites to
attend in verse 15 he gave he gave these
words he said seven days you will
celebrate the festival to Jehovah your
God in the place that Jehovah chooses
for Jehovah our God will bless all your
produce and all that you do and you will
become nothing but joyful now did you
notice
his words there you will become nothing
but joyful you see being joyful in as a
worshipper of Jehovah was not an option
he actually made it an act of worship
but why it's because imperfect humans
can lose their appreciation for things
that become a routine part of life even
if these things are are a reflection of
Jehovah's loving concern so what was it
about these festivals who had caused all
who attended them to become nothing but
joyful each festival was to be a time
when the Israelites stopped what they
were doing in other words they would
pause they would go up to Jerusalem to
reflect on the blessings that they had
received from Jehovah and that they were
receiving in other words they would
reset what effect that this pause and
reset have on the Israelites one word
gratitude you know what happens when we
feel gratitude happiness always follows
you remembered your Hovis words you will
become nothing but joyful and Joe over
knows that happiness is a byproduct of
gratitude now how does this ancient
example help us today well life in this
old system is filled with hardships
ahead of you will be challenges
uncertainties time and unforeseen
occurrence and really that's true for
all of us
joven knows this but he also knows that
it is precisely during times of crisis
that we have the most to gain by having
a grateful perspective gratitude reminds
us that our Creator loves us and they
cares about us it reminds us that God's
goodness exists even in the worst that
life has to offer
gratitude doesn't cure suffering but it
has the power to heal
gratitude doesn't erase despair but it
has the power to radiate hope gratitude
nullifies negativity the joy of Jehovah
becomes our stronghold but it's up to us
because gratitude is more than just a
feeling
brothers and sisters it's a mindset
it's a disposition and it's choice why
do we say a choice it's because we can
make a conscious decision to see
blessings instead of curses job is
called the happy God and he gives us the
recipe to be happy too
that recipe is found in part in Psalm
143 let's turn there Psalm 143 verse 5
David the psalmist said this he said I
remember the days of old
I meditate on all your activity ie girli
ponder over the works of your hands
what's the point
the psalmist is basically telling us
that from time to time we have to stop
and press the pause button we need to
take time to look around Jehovah has
bejeweled our world with daily reminders
of His goodness his power but most of
all his love for us all we have to do is
take the time to look
we are immersed in the goodness of God
so pause from time to time take a moment
to appreciate what God is giving you
each day contemplate the abundance and
the diversity of life ponder muse
meditate and all the works of the true
God drink in the awesomeness of the
universe on the starry night no two
sunrises and no two sunsets are ever
exactly alike look up to the clouds what
you see is ever-changing
there's nothing exactly like it before
nor will there ever be again the feeling
you will experience is a refreshment of
the soul it is a reset eyes the only
light ears hear only sound but a
grateful heart perceives meaning we
perceive the Jehovah created all these
things as a gift for us that's right
each day was to be a very special gift
unique unto itself why to make endless
life not just special but amazing
wondrous and always a joy connecting
with Jehovah's creation helps to
discharge anxiety it shifts our
attention to something safe something
enduring something outside ourselves it
helps us to accept life's uncertainties
by reassuring us that we are part of
something larger something everlasting
something immensely important yes we are
a part of God's purpose gratitude is
important not only because it helps us
feel good but because it inspires us to
do good a grateful spirit will make you
more loving more forgiving or feeling
more thoughtful
thankfulness is a soil in which joy
thrives so open your hearts to the
blessings around you let gratefulness
flow from the inside out to others you
too will become nothing but joyful and
that joy will show in your smile in your
eyes and your touch and in your words
why because gratitude is the ability to
experience life not as a test but as a
gift it will impact every relationship
that you have your family your marriage
your work even your ministry you'll be
in a much better position to make a real
difference in the lives of others it
will liberate you from the prison of
self preoccupation and it will replace a
critical spirit with a sense of
appreciation so pause regularly to
reflect on what you hope has given you
give the digital world a break take a
walk outside and don't just look pause
and perceive try to count all the
blessings that you receive each day and
you will find it easier to cope with the
trials and the stresses of life we are
never more than one grateful thought
away from increased peace of mind and
greater peace of heart just remember
pause and reflect
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