In this message, Pastor Jasmine brings a powerful teaching on the posture of gratitude, drawing insight from Luke 17:1-19. She unpacks what true biblical gratitude looks like, how it not only delights the Lord but also creates divine precedence for Him to move in our lives. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a spiritual posture that positions us in God’s presence. Pastor Jasmine also exposes three major thieves of gratitude; entitlement, fear, and bitterness. Revealing how each one subtly pulls believers away from a thankful heart. She teaches that Satan despises your gratitude because gratitude anchors you in God’s presence; if the enemy can steal your gratitude, he can separate you from the nearness of God. This message challenges listeners to begin each day with thanksgiving, recognizing that thanksgiving is the gateway into the Lord’s courts. Pastor Jasmine warns that a lack of gratitude can lead to a hardened or debased mind, and that failing to thank God for what He is doing communicates a deeper ingratitude for what He has already done. Encouraging, convicting, and deeply practical, this teaching calls every believer to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude—a posture that honors the Lord and shapes the way we walk with Him daily. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com