Several years ago, the pastor at my church gave everyone a rubber bracelet. He asked us to wear it all the time and to use it to test ourselves for every time we complained. We were to change from one arm to the other each time that we caught ourselves complaining about anything. It was amazing how many times many of us found that we had to move our bracelet from one arm to the other! I can't remember what the bracelet had written on it but I feel quite sure it had to do with thankfulness.
Today's scriptures and devotional make it clear that God does not want us to grumble/complain. Instead, he wants us to see the "Light of My (God's) Presence shining on all your circumstances" by keeeping a grateful attitude.
During this Most Holy Week, will you pray with me and join me in being thankful in all things - and omit complaints from our vocabulary? The beautiful hymn, "Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart" is one that I will listen to daily this week as a reminder of all that I have to be thankful for - as I strive to develop a total "attitude of gratitude."
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