"Do everything without complaining or arguing" Philippians 2:14 NIV
Well, I caught myself at it again this morning. Why does complaining come so easily when I have so much to be grateful for? It seems like such a tall order - "Do everything without complaining or arguing". It sure can't be said more clearly than that! I was brought to this idea back in October (see post here). I used to be so judgmental of the Israelites for complaining to Moses all the time after the miracle of their deliverance, but I've been forced to see that I am no better. And Paul makes it clear this is a serious issue (I Cor 10:10).
I am so grateful for our Thanksgiving Holiday because it serves as a reminder to me of what is best for me to focus on. Thankfulness and gratitude serve me much better than complaints ever could! And complaints are evidence that I don't fully trust that my Heavenly Father is indeed keeping "everything running right" (Ps 119:164), and that He is ensuring that "all things work together for good" (Rom 8:28). I KNOW God can be trusted, so this morning once again I choose gratitude and trust.
Father, I AM grateful. I DO know that all things work together for good as you have said! Please forgive my complaints and create in me that clean heart that is so filled with love and gratitude that there is no room for anything else. You have given me so many blessings! As I've seen so many of my dance friends struggle with injuries, I have been reminded of the healing you have so generously given as I remember my own struggles with injuries in the past. As I've paused to think about those people who have been a blessing in my life this year, I've been reminded of how grateful I am to be surrounded with the friends you've given. I can remember a time when I felt that I had no friends. Father, the list goes on and on. You are so generous and have given me so much. You've shown me over and over that your timing is best and that you indeed "keep everything running right". Forgive me for forgetting that! Please renew that right spirit within me that I may live immersed in an attitude of gratitude. Thank you, Father, for all your gifts to me this day and every day!
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