Happy Monday! I hope that your weekend was great. As I reflect over my last week, I admit it has been a busy one. There were times when I felt like I was being pulled in all different directions and I have caught myself grumbling and complaining. It’s so easy to constantly complain about things.
We have been through a rough two years. In fact, it doesn’t look like things are getting better.
God does answer our prayers but doesn’t answer complaints. On many days it is so easy to focus more on our problems then our blessings.
When we complain, we are literally wasting our time. Complaining does not change one thing about our life.
I don’t have a bubbly personality so it is hard for me to be positive all of the time. I have to work at being positive and thankful because it’s so easy to constantly complain about things.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 states, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Being thankful is not a one time thing. It is something that we do throughout the day. A prayer of thanksgiving is the kind of prayer that Jesus answers.
Philippians 4:6-7 states, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
“Complain and remain, praise and be raised.” ~Joyce Meyer
Go to God with thanksgiving. No matter how bad it gets, God is still good and we are blessed!
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Happy Monday, Friends! I hope that your week is off to a great start! This is probably my most favorite time of year. I love all of the flowers. Spring is the time to just make somebody happy!
I remember when my boys would pick flowers from the yard to give to me. In a small way, they wanted to make me happy.
Ephesians 2:10 states, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
What are you doing to make somebody happy?
For starters, we need to get our minds off of ourselves which can be so hard. Even as an adult, we constantly think about the next greatest upgrade in all things.
We constantly find excuses to purchase a new phone, a car, or even a new home.
I admit, that I have been guilty in this area of my life.
There is nothing wrong with doing things for ourselves. However, we are so much happier when we do for others.
We need some kindness in this world. Take a minute to be the one who spreads kindness.
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Happy Monday and happy Spring! I hope that your weekend was great. Do you wake up thinking negative thoughts? Have you ever been driving in your care and those negative thoughts start flooding your mind? When this happens, it can cause fear to creep into your life. It is a constant battle. However, to overcome these negative thoughts, it’s better to start your day with something positive.
One of my favorite things in the Spring, are the beautiful flowers that pop up everywhere. I love my rose bushes and day lilies.
Flowers must have a few things to grow. If they aren’t rooted in the ground correctly, they would die. Also, without water and sun they wouldn’t grow into a beautiful flower.
Friends, in the same way we should be rooted and grounded in our faith.
Without the Word of God to water our soul, our foundation is weak. The Word of God is a lamp that shines bright. Starting our day with God, will provide that strong foundation we need to get through our day.
We can’t grow without a strong foundation.
The Bible says in Romans 12:2 states, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Set aside time every day to renew your mind. Friends, it’s better to start your day with something positive! Give it a try!
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