Are you greatful??????

Good morning everyone! Happy Friday. It has been a few days since my last devotion. I guess I have had an eventful week. I was playing with my son in the pool and throwing him up in the air and catching him (because he didn't want to go under water). Well, I must have done something to my back because I couldn't get out of bed the next morning and it has got worse every day. So, I went to the doctor on Wednesday and he believes it might be a bulging or ruptured disc. Been going to physical therapy and have an MRI set up for next week. I am telling you all this because I was complaining to my wife that it seems that I am getting hurt all the time. Why me? I guess I was just getting down a little. That's what brings me to today's verse. let's dig into some of the good stuff...

Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

Fact is, sometimes we complain when we shouldn't. Sometimes we say poor pitiful me when we should be looking up instead of down. It got me to thinking there are people out there who have it way worse that I do. Take for instance a good friend of mine that had had dozens for back surgeries for severe curvature of her spine. She can't walk totally upright but, she praises the Lord with all she has. I have set back and watched her raise her hands and praise God for everything He has given her. Boy, it kind of puts things into perspective a little doesn't it. I don't know what is wrong with my back yet, but I know it will be alright! I guess what I am saying is, "Oh, what an ungrateful spirit I have!" Must look up and not down!

What do you complain about? Maybe your house is too dirty. There are people that would do anything for a home of their own. Do you ever complain about dirty dishes? There are lots of folks in Third World countries that would like to have some dirty dishes. Do you complain when someone uses all the hot water and you have none for your shower? Really? Do you complain when the gas prices goes up to $4.00 a gallon? Some people walk miles and miles to just go to school. Hey listen, the deal is we should be thankful in all things. I know this is hard sometimes but, God knows what is best for us. Let's rejoice in God's blessings in our lives. You may think you don't have any but, I bet you do! Now, let's nip that temptation in the bud to complain and grumble about our lives today. Have a great day and God bless!