NOV 3 - Ingratitude laced with grumbling, complaining, and murmuring is an easy trap to fall into. And it is so contagious. Someone grumbles and the next thing you know, you fall right in line and start grumbling too. When you think about it, ingratitude is a casual despising of Gods sovereignty. Its like saying we dont like how He is running things and think we could do it better. Gratitude and giving thanks in all things open our eyes to see Gods glory in even the smallest things. On the other hand, ingratitude blinds our eyes to Gods presence, and we miss His advances all around. Its a choice, not an emotion. However, this choice to give thanks may very well open the way for positive emotions such as joy to emerge and take hold. Paul wrote: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again [because you probably didnt get it the first time]: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4). There is nobody more miserable than an ungrateful person. Today, make a commitment to turn your grumbling to gratitude, your complaining into contentment, and your whining into praising God and thanking him for all he has given you.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:15:59 +0000
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