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Grumbling or Grateful?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”

Psalm 118:1 (NIV)

1. GRUMBLING IS TOXIC TO GRATITUDE.

“Do everything without grumbling or arguing.”

Philippians 2:14 (NIV)

“The people refused to enter the pleasant land, for they wouldn’t believe His promise to care for them. Instead, they grumbled in their tents and refused to obey the Lord.”

Psalm 106:24-25 (NLT)

2. GRATITUDE IS NOT A PRODUCT OF OUR CIRCUMSTANCES.

“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.”

Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV)

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)

  • To give thanks is to open your eyes.

3. GRATITUDE NEEDS TO BE EXPRESSED.

“He looked at them and said, ‘Go show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, ‘Praise God!’ He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking Him for what He had done. This man was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, ‘Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?’ And Jesus said to the man, ‘Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.’”

Luke 17:14-19 (NLT)

  • Gratitude means we see every moment, every breath, everything, as a gift.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:

  • Express gratitude to God and others this Thanksgiving season.

  • Ask God to open my eyes and help me with my grumbling.

  • Send me more information about being baptized on December 13th.

  • Reading Plan: YouVersion® Bible App - “The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks” (7-day plan).

 
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