Become New with John Ortberg 3. How Fake Gratitude Can Lead to Real Joy
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Nov 12, 2025 Ever struggle to feel grateful? You're not alone! Explore the transformative power of 'pretending' to be grateful as a spiritual practice. John Ortberg dives into wisdom from C.S. Lewis and the importance of Thanksgiving sacrifices from ancient traditions. He reveals how acting with gratitude can spark real internal change. With practical prompts, learn how small perspective shifts can lead to genuine appreciation. Discover a faith-based approach that goes beyond mere positive thinking!
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Authenticity Isn’t Always The Best Guide
- Authenticity is overrated when it preserves sinful or ungrateful patterns.
- Sometimes repentant inauthenticity (choosing gratitude) is morally better than staying true to harmful feelings.
Practice Gratitude Without Making It A Chore
- Try gratitude practices but avoid making them mechanical obligations.
- Experiment with frequency (weekly counting can beat thrice-weekly) to keep gratitude fresh.
Thanksgiving Was Meant To Be Immediate
- Ancient Israel practiced a thanksgiving sacrifice eaten the same day to cultivate present gratitude.
- The ritual taught immediacy: celebrate and savor God's goodness now, not later.
