November Loft Recap (week 1)
What can you thank God for?

Sam Gilles • Upper Elementary Pastor
November 1, 2026

2 Minute Read
LOFT WEEKEND RECAP

Series/Message: The Great Gratitude Challenge

Key Scripture: James 1:17, Philippians 4:8

THE BIG IDEA
The way we look at life affects what we notice. When we focus on complaints, comparison, and fear, we can miss the good things God gives us. But every good gift comes from God, who never changes. When we choose to focus on what is good and practice gratitude, we can recognize God's goodness and thank Him for everything.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. - James 1:17
MAIN POINTS
  • The way we look at life affects what we notice
  • Every good gift comes from a God who never changes
  • We can choose to focus on what is good
ADDITIONAL CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

Use these questions to continue the conversation at home and help your kids think more deeply about what they heard this weekend.

Pick one or two and give your kid space to share what they are thinking. The goal is to continue the conversation at home and help them see how following Jesus connects to their everyday life.

1. Have you ever had a day where one bad thing happened and it felt like the whole day was bad? What happened, and how did it affect the way you saw everything else that day?
2. Why do you think it's so easy to notice when something goes wrong but harder to notice when things go right?
3. How can comparing our lives to what we see other people doing or having steal our joy? What could help us be happy for others while still appreciating our own lives?
4. What is one thing our family could do together to get better at noticing and celebrating the good things God is doing in our everyday lives?
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