Greetings,
Have you ever noticed how those who have endured the most trouble and faced the greatest tribulation are usually the happiest people, and how they have the greatest faith in God? That’s because God has proven Himself to be faithful and that has given them a healthy and positive outlook on life! Embracing a healthy outlook is vital to living successfully. If your outlook is negative, your whole life will be too.
On the other hand, those who have the least to complain about, often do so the most, and inevitably they are the loudest. Everyone around them is often thinking, “Do you not see all the good things you have been blessed with?”
Remember how God miraculously delivered Israel from the Egyptians so they walked across the Red Sea on dry ground? They ate angels’ food in the desert and lived in what we would call “air conditioned comfort” by day and “central heat” by night.
Their shoes and clothes did not wear out and a rock followed them that constantly poured forth rivers of water in the dry desert. Yet, these same people complained without end. Old folks used to say “that some people can complain with a loaf of bread under each arm!” I would think that it’s always better to have a thankful heart!
Psalm 75:1 (NKJV) – “We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.”
Father, help me to focus on the many, many good things in my life, rather than the few disappointments I’ve encountered along the way. As the old song goes, “All of my good days, outweigh my bad days, I won’t complain.” Lord, You have truly been good to me!
Today, I’m worshiping with Shekinah Glory Ministries and “How Deeply I Need You.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor