Gratitude is en vogue, is it not? And there is indeed no shortage of thanksgiving this time of year…
…however, if my own life is any indication, complaining and murmurings can often be as plentiful as the observances of gratitude.
I’m so tired of _______.
Why me?
Can I just get a break?
It’s not pretty. But these murmurings of complaint really do leave my lips…and I forget that there is no room for both gratitude and murmuring.
A perennial favorite around here, E.M. Bounds cuts right down to what it is to be more than simply thankful in our hearts, but with our lips as well.
A little gift for you today…2 free 8×10 printables of this great reminder.
Download the first one here.
And this one here.
Blessings to you, friends. I pray that praise and thanksgiving will be so full within our hearts that there would simply be no room for grumbling and complaining today and throughout this holiday season.
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This is such a good word. I really think the joy of our Christian life hinges on our ability to flip griping into being thankful. Thank you for sharing. I’m gonna print these for my fridge right now!
I agree Christy–Praise God He is at work to transform everything about our selfish selves into the likeness of Christ!
I love these. They are both beautiful and oh so true!
Thanks, Debi!