WHENEVER YOU ARE TEMPTED TO Grumble, come to Me and talk it out. As you open up to Me, I will put My thoughts in your mind and My song in your heart.
Dear Jesus, We are frequently tempted to grumble - more often than we like to admit. There are so many things we would like to be different: in us, in others, in the world. Our natural tendency is to brood over these matters, rather than talking them over with you. The longer we focus on these negatives, the more likely we are to grumble. Even when we control what we say out loud, our thoughts tend to be full of complaints. Please help us to think Your thoughts. Amen.
Beloved, trust Me by opening up to Me, consistently. Don't wait till you are already discouraged to bring Me your concerns. As we talk about these matters, remember to thank Me. In spite of how you are feeling, you can thank Me for listening and caring; also for loving you sufficiently to die for you. Your thankfulness will provide a helpful framework for viewing the things that concern you. Talk about these concerns with Me. Let the Light of My Face shine upon you, as we discuss these matters. Eventually, this heavenly Light will break through the fog in your mind, enabling you to see things from My perspective.
Your communion with Me will bless you in another way also. You will find in My Presence irrepressible Joy. Whether or not I change your circumstances, you will discover I have put a new song in your heart.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 9:15; Numbers 6:25 and Acts 2:28
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift"
ReplyDelete(2 Corinthians 9:15 / New International Version)
"The LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you"
(Numbers 6:25 / New International Version)
"You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence" (Acts 2:28 / New International Version)