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(1st Peter 4:7-10) "Love covers a multitude of sins"
I wrote about this earlier but I think I need to reinforce some of the comments I made concerning this great passage of hope written by the Apostle Peter… “love covers a multitude of sins.
Sin does only one thing in our lives.
It causes pain.
The pain of separation, the pain of loss, the pain of rejection, the pain of hopelessness, the pain of sorrow, the pain of grief and emotional turmoil.
While it is correct that “the love of God” and the sacrifice of His Son upon the cross for our sins is more than adequate for our guilt and shame… this is not necessarily the correct interpretation of this verse.
Peter went on to say, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
Above all, "love each other" deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others… faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1st Peter 4: 7- 10).
As I said yesterday... Peter was talking "not just about the sacrificial love of Jesus"… but rather the love "we are called to demonstrate" toward others.
Peter expected the imminent return of Jesus… so he instructed us to think clearly, act reasonably, pray hard and to do our best to help prepare others for that imminent return.
The intended result is for each of us to love others deeply… helping them to prepare to meet the Master.
In a sense… we can cover the sins of others by getting them to focus on living lives focused on the cross and the gift of eternal life through Christ.
The Spirit of God, speaking through Peter... is calling us to do for others what Jesus has done for us.
That is to lay down our lives for others.
Love covers sin by "filling the void".
When we see the sins of others we have a choice.
We can rush to expose the sinfulness we see spreading guilt and condemnation… or we can come to the aid of those who are the victims of sin.
We can become God’s police force and blow the whistle on sinfulness… or we can become God’s ambulance and provide triage to the wounded.
All sin comes with a price.
That price is separation.
Separation from God… as well as separation from others.
Someone, somewhere is paying the price for sin.
Suffering the effects of sin.
But you and I... we are called to cover the losses left behind by sin… a husband leaves his wife and child... who will fill the void for a suddenly single mother? ?
A government exploits the people it should serve… who will serve the unmet needs of the people?
We have a choice… crusade against injustice… or love those in need being the hands and heart of our Lord extended to lost people... being used of God to love them, help them, and cover them.
We are not hiding or condoning sin but thru love… we are helping to eradicate the effects of sin in their lives.
Sometimes I think we can get so focused on crusading, that we forget the act of loving and serving.
In another sense… being so heavenly minded that we are no earthly good.
Never forget... Jesus said the second commandment was like unto the first, that we love God with all our heart and soul and mind and body… and our neighbor as ourselves.
Good Day!
(1st Peter 4:7- 10) “"Love covers a multitude of sins".
Though I’ve said it before, like so many things in scripture, we can accept its truth and enjoy the freedom it brings us, yet completely miss God’s heart.
This one thought from the Apostle Peter uttered decades ago, recently found its way to the surface of my thoughts again. ?
If God is so against sin… how does love cover sin?
Whose love… His?
And why?
While it is correct that the love of Jesus is adequate for our guilt and shame, it turns out that this verse has very little to do with the sacrifice of Jesus.
Here’s the actual verse in a slightly fuller context from the Amplified Bible
“The end of all things is near… therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
Above all… love each other deeply… because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1st Peter 4: 7- 10).
“Gods grace in its various forms”!
Peter was talking not about the sacrificial love of Jesus, but rather the love we are called to have and demonstrate toward others in all aspect of life.
Peter and the other disciples were expecting the imminent return of Jesus, so he instructed us to think clearly, act reasonably, and pray hard.
The intended result was to cause us the early Church to walk in unity.…
To love each other deeply was to be so concerned about others that we overlook the small stuff that causes disunity… small stuff that causes us to walk in strife creating disharmony amongst one other... disharmony that causes further sin to develop separating us from one another… “love each other deeply”... a response to the love that God has given us .
Because when we love each other like that… we become a force that is very powerful in effecting healing in our lives... our community ...and that intent being for the rest of the world as well!
We can cover the sins of others.
We can intercede for the sins of others.
We can defend others.
As Jesus is “our great intercessor”… (Hebrews 7:25) we can be and should be an intercessor for others as well.
The Spirit of God, speaking through Peter... is calling us to do for others what Jesus has done for us.
Love covers sin by "filling the void".
When we see the sins of others we have a choice.
We can rush to expose the sinfulness we see, spreading guilt and condemnation… or we can come to the aid and the healing of those who are the victims of sin.
We can become God’s police force and blow the whistle on sinfulness, or we can become God’s ambulance and provide triage to the wounded.
All sin comes with a price.
Someone somewhere is paying the price and it is so painful!
We are called to cover the losses left behind by sin… a husband leaves his wife and child… who will fill the void for a suddenly- single mother?
A government exploits the people it should serve… who will serve the unmet needs of the people?
We have a choice… use up the little time we have here on earth to be a positive influence loving those caught in the trap of sin.... or be distracted with a self-righteous crusade against injustice that we are powerless to change…
Love covers sin by "gifted service".
In a practical expression of His grace… God himself lavishes gifts beyond reckoning and directs us to employ these gifts in the service of others. ?
Unfortunately too many believers revel in the generosity of God assuming it’s all about them. ?
However I wonder… do we see God’s saving action as a hand-out to us… or an invitation to join Him in rescuing others? ?
The way of the world is to receive a gift and enjoy it for our own pleasure.
That’s what consumers do.
But the way of the kingdom is to ask the Father… “what would you like me to do with this”?
That’s what disciples do.
Love covers sin by "offering hospitality".
God’s love serves people... especially strangers.
The New Testament word for “hospitality” suggests showing love toward the stranger, the foreigner, and the outcast.
It suggests quite literally that we should make a place or make room for others.
It’s not as if there are a limited number of seats at the Father’s banquet table.
Our assignment is to joyfully welcome others.
To joyfully jump to the defense of others.
To joyfully protect others.
When we add another place at the table… we prepare ourselves for the day when the Father will say… “you really did it for me”.
Whatever the Father has done for us, He encourages us to do for others.
His gifts come with the empowerment for us to give them away, again and again.
Jesus told Peter and the disciples, “freely you’ve received… therefore freely give” (Matthew 10:8).
Every benefit we have ever received from the Father is also an empowerment to give to others.
It will cover a multitude of sin–but don’t take my word for it, take Peter’s.
Good Day
(1st Corinthians 13:7) "If you love someone… you will always believe in him.
Why is it we are so quick to turn on others?
How is it the minute someone we trust or have had confidence in makes a mistake, or does something we don't particularly like or maybe agree with… we turn on them and join ranks with the "Negative Nelly" crowd.
I remember back years ago there was a famous singing evangelist that I dearly loved and respected.
He made a mistake… he got caught in a moral failure and unfortunately wouldn't submit to the disciplinary measure's that his denomination set before him.
Since that time he has all but faded into oblivion.
Some have reviled him, others quit supporting him, and most people today speak about him with disdain.
But my question is… how much inspiration did we soak up from him before we found out about his weakness?
How much adulation did we give him the day before he was exposed?
Did his gift change over night… or did your perception of him change over night?
Because others found fault… because others gossiped about him… because others raised their voices in accusation… this man and the ministry he had (that was literally changing the world)… now is mocked… scorned… and all but forgotten… and the wonderful gift that God gave him is pretty much lying dormant.
You say… “but he is not worthy”.
Well let me ask you this.
Are you?
Are any of us?
The bible says "But where sin abounded… grace did much more abound" (Romans 5:20)
The point I'd like to challenge you with today is, how steadfast is your love and belief in those around you?
Because of the judgment of the media and the jealousy of others… a man of God and a powerful ministry was all but silenced.
Yes he was wrong… yes he made a mistake… but the bible says "the gifts and calling of God are with out repentance" (Romans 11:29)
The truth is that he was a human being just like you!
And the point I'd like to make is… how long would you last… or how devastated would your life be… if those you thought believed in you… forsook you because you fall to human weaknesses?
Jesus said… "Love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34-35)
We the church are guilty of "shooting our own wounded" in defense of what we call "righteousness".
And the gossipers and the accusers… well they seem to be able to gather support overnight.
(Psalm 1:1) says… "Blessed is the man who doesn’t sit in the seat of the scornful".
Notice this is the very 1st Psalm of King David.
He new what it was like to be reviled.
He new what it was like to be betrayed.
He new what it was like to fail and admit his own human weakness.
And he advises us to beware of the devastating consequences of joining the scornful, the critical, the gossipers and the accusers.
Think twice before sitting down in that seat.
If you stay there too long you may not be able to get up again!
Now I’m not condoning what King David Did… nor am I condoning the actions of this world wide famous evangelist of the 70’s and 80’s!
But I am not judging them either… their failures are in Gods hands… and remember… but for the grace of God… their go you and I!
Remember the scriptures (1st Peter 4:8)… “love covers a multitude of sins”… and pray that others will love you as you recover from your failures and the reproach and stigma thrown at you.
Good Day!
(Revelation 2:4). “because thou hast left thy first love”
There is a danger that every Christian should be aware of… it's leaving your "first love" for the Lord and it happens so subtly we often don’t realize what is happening.
Like the church in Ephesus long ago we get busy doing many things yet Jesus said, “I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love”.
The Lord commanded them, “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen and repent, and do the first works (Revelation 2:5)
I write this this morning simply because there is no "greater joy" than having an on fire and passionate relationship with God.
It brings a purpose for getting up every day.
It gives us a joy that is unspeakable and full of glory.
An inner joy that comes from knowing that the God of Creation has accepted you… loves you… and promises to take care of you.
When we lose our passion, our first love for God… then we slowly begin to drift in life… little bit by little bit… just missing out on the purpose, fulfillment, and effectiveness our lives can have in influencing our world around us.
(1st Corinthians 11:28) encourages us to" examine ourselves and see if we be in the faith"?
Several things can indicate that you are wandering from your first love… so this morning here are some markers to evaluate your relationship with God.
1. You delight in someone or something else more than you delight in the Lord.?
Love for God should be foremost in your heart, exceeding the bond of any other relationship.
Jesus identified the greatest of all commandments… “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength… this is the first commandment” (Mark 12:30)
2. Your soul no longer longs for those times of rich fellowship in God’s
Word or prayer (Mark 12:30) “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy soul”
When your mind, will, and emotions wander from devotion to God, watch out… your on a slippery slope.?
Your relationship with God deepens as you spend time in His Word and commune with Him in prayer.
If you forsake this fellowship, your understanding of your true condition before God will grow dull (James 4:7–8)
3. Your thoughts in leisure moments do not honor the Lord “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy mind” (Mark 12:30)
The things that captivate your thoughts in leisure moments reveal much about the priorities of your heart. ?
The Apostle Paul instructed us in (Philippians 4:8) “Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report… if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise… think on these things”
4. You make excuses for doing things that displease the Lord, claiming to be “only human.
God wants you to dedicate your life to Him as a “living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1–2) discerning His will in all things and walking in obedience to Him.
As your Good Shepherd, He will lead you “in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3)?
There is no excuse for disobeying the Lord.
His grace is sufficient to rescue you from every temptation. (1st Corinthians 10:13)
The truth is, “Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin and sin… when it is finished brings forth death…. Do not err my beloved brethren” (James 1:14–16)
5. You no longer "willingly and cheerfully" give to God’s work or to the needs of others.?
Generosity is part of God’s holy character… “For God so loved the world, that He gave” (John 3:16)… and He “loveth a cheerful giver” (2nd Corinthians 9:7)
Therefore, “whoso hath this world’s good, and see’s his brother in need, and doesn’t have compassion and help him… how dwelleth the love of God in him?” (1st John 3:17)
As Believers… as Children of God… we are to love and give!
Not grudgingly but cheerfully!
6. You cease to treat others as you would treat the Lord.?
Jesus said… “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34)
“Loving one another” is not a suggestion… it is a command!
“Herein is love… not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another” (1st John 4:10–11)
If you have found yourself lacking in any of these above considerations… there is a good chance your love for God has grown or is growing cold.
Start take steps today to renew your relationship with Him… and let the joy of the Lord begin to bubble up out and thru you… so that others can see and ask you “what is this hope that lies within you”?
Return to your first love for God.
He’s waiting for you with open arms.
Good Day!
(Matthew 6:14-15) “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
True forgiveness… the kind that’s taught in Scripture is a commitment that must be practiced every
True forgiveness… the kind that’s taught in Scripture is a commitment that must be practiced every
day of your life.
Theres an old cliché that says, "people need loving the most, when they deserve it the least".
No one ever said it would be easy.
If Jesus had waited until His enemies repented, He’d never have prayed on the cross… "Father
Theres an old cliché that says, "people need loving the most, when they deserve it the least".
No one ever said it would be easy.
If Jesus had waited until His enemies repented, He’d never have prayed on the cross… "Father
forgive them for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34)
That is the kind of forgiveness we are encouraged to aspire to.
How ever forgiveness in not to be mistaken for weakness!
There are times when we must take action to defend our families and our homes. ?
But then only, when it is divinely appointed by God under His "miracle working power and leadership"… as illustrated so many times in Old Testament Scriptures.
I think the point we must all learn when Jesus talks and teaches about forgiveness… is that we must never set our selves up to be prosecutor, judge and jury. ?
All that does is eat us up from the inside out.
In (1st Samuel 30:6) David had returned home from a military campaign only to find that his camp
had been raided while he and his men had been gone.
The scripture says that in his distress "David encouraged himself in the Lord".
If any one would have the right to vengeance, bitterness and un-forgiveness in this situation… it
If any one would have the right to vengeance, bitterness and un-forgiveness in this situation… it
was David.
But David was learning that his strength, his hope, and his future success, was in laying the issues
But David was learning that his strength, his hope, and his future success, was in laying the issues
of life at the feet of his God and Master.
Yes offences hurt, and they are real, and its real blood and tears that flow from real human beings reeling with pain.
But it’s at those times that we need to respond or operate with empathy for others and rely on God
Yes offences hurt, and they are real, and its real blood and tears that flow from real human beings reeling with pain.
But it’s at those times that we need to respond or operate with empathy for others and rely on God
for understanding and closure.
When we retaliate with our own human comprehension, understanding and revenge… we remove
When we retaliate with our own human comprehension, understanding and revenge… we remove
the solution from Gods hands to our own… and then it becomes a weight far to heavy for us to carry.
That’s why the writer of (Proverbs 3:5) tells us, "Lean not on our own understanding… but in all of
That’s why the writer of (Proverbs 3:5) tells us, "Lean not on our own understanding… but in all of
our ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths".
Do you know the future from the end?
Do you have the "wisdom of the ages?
That’s why we need to unload our pain, our hurt, our bitterness "thru forgiveness"… so that God can
Do you know the future from the end?
Do you have the "wisdom of the ages?
That’s why we need to unload our pain, our hurt, our bitterness "thru forgiveness"… so that God can
do what God does so well bringing healing to people one by one.
I don't understand why there is so much pain in the world… but I do know this.
I am not the one called to fix “the issues” that people around me are dealing with… but I am called
I don't understand why there is so much pain in the world… but I do know this.
I am not the one called to fix “the issues” that people around me are dealing with… but I am called
to be a conduit of love that flows out to people in their pain… even though they have chosen to lash
out at me in their own pain and lost condition.
All I can do is pray and turn the issues over to God and beg His mercy and compassion for the victims involved.
God has a plan… and we need to loosen His power thru prayer and forgiveness upon this planet.
Prayers for forgiveness, prayers for mercy and prayers for peace will make a difference!
Remember that Paul the Apostle wrote… "where evil abounds, grace (or love) does so much more abound (Romans 5:20)
If you are really burdened about the vicious assault of wickedness and sin that is going on around us and in our world, then go to the cross.
If a brother or someone close to you has hurt you or offended you, go to the cross.
Fall on your knees and pray with conviction and passion for them… that God would intervene and have mercy upon them and help them in their pain and blindness and lack of understanding and confusion… after all they are just struggling to survive… just like you and I.
Let your mercy and forgiveness cause His righteousness to reign and to vindicate you.
There is to little time to get weighed down in this life carrying the burden of hurt feelings and un-forgiveness.
You need a release and so does your offender.
Forgive them… and let God do what He does best!
Pray for the weak and suffering in those areas of our world where inhumane activities are taking place… by those whom are possessed by evil.
If you want to retaliate toward evil that has been committed against you… then fight “the good fight
All I can do is pray and turn the issues over to God and beg His mercy and compassion for the victims involved.
God has a plan… and we need to loosen His power thru prayer and forgiveness upon this planet.
Prayers for forgiveness, prayers for mercy and prayers for peace will make a difference!
Remember that Paul the Apostle wrote… "where evil abounds, grace (or love) does so much more abound (Romans 5:20)
If you are really burdened about the vicious assault of wickedness and sin that is going on around us and in our world, then go to the cross.
If a brother or someone close to you has hurt you or offended you, go to the cross.
Fall on your knees and pray with conviction and passion for them… that God would intervene and have mercy upon them and help them in their pain and blindness and lack of understanding and confusion… after all they are just struggling to survive… just like you and I.
Let your mercy and forgiveness cause His righteousness to reign and to vindicate you.
There is to little time to get weighed down in this life carrying the burden of hurt feelings and un-forgiveness.
You need a release and so does your offender.
Forgive them… and let God do what He does best!
Pray for the weak and suffering in those areas of our world where inhumane activities are taking place… by those whom are possessed by evil.
If you want to retaliate toward evil that has been committed against you… then fight “the good fight
of faith” wielding the sword of forgiveness!
Fight "the good fight of faith" through prayer… praying the prayer that Jesus prayed… ?"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34).
Remember this… if you are a believer, a Christian, a professing Child of God, "then the battle is not yours"… it is Gods,
Again “vengeance is mine says the Lord… I will repay!" (Romans 12:9)
Let your prayer be “Jesus use me and don't O Lord refuse me, for surely there’s a work that I can do.
And even though its humble Lord help my will to crumble, though the cost be great I'll work for you!”
Good Day!
Fight "the good fight of faith" through prayer… praying the prayer that Jesus prayed… ?"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34).
Remember this… if you are a believer, a Christian, a professing Child of God, "then the battle is not yours"… it is Gods,
Again “vengeance is mine says the Lord… I will repay!" (Romans 12:9)
Let your prayer be “Jesus use me and don't O Lord refuse me, for surely there’s a work that I can do.
And even though its humble Lord help my will to crumble, though the cost be great I'll work for you!”
Good Day!
(1st Peter 4: 7- 10) “The Bible says "Love covers a multitude of sins".
Like so many things in scripture, we can accept its truth and enjoy the freedom it brings us, yet we can also miss at the same time, the heart of God and His “purpose” for what He says to us in His word.
It’s called taking things out of context!
Here’s the rest of the actual verse in a slightly fuller context… “The end of all things is near… therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
Above all, "love each other deeply" because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others… faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1st Peter 4: 7- 10)
Peter was talking not about the sacrificial love of Jesus… but rather the love we… (you and I)… are called to demonstrate… toward others.
There is no higher calling… no greater honor… no greater satisfaction found in life… than full filling the command to “love one another”.
Peter was expecting the "imminent"… (like maybe today) return of Jesus.
So he instructs us to think clearly, act reasonably, and pray hard.?
The intended result leads us to "love deeply".
When we love this way… we can actually get to a place in our heart and our mind… where the faults of others don't affect the way we feel about them.
All we can see is who they are as a child of God… one whom God loves with a love that knows no limits.
Our love for others makes us blind to the faults of others… thereby "covering" the sins of others.
True love, Gods “agape” love… covers a multitude of sins.
You don’t see the wrong doing of others, you only see them.
The Spirit of God, speaking through Peter... is calling us to do for others what Jesus has done for us.
Love covers sin by "offering hospitality".
Love serves people… especially strangers.
Love forgives others and yes strangers as well.
(1st Corinthians 13:4-7) puts it like this... Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love covers sin by "offering hospitality".
God’s love serves people… especially strangers.
The New Testament word for “hospitality” suggests showing love toward the stranger, the foreigner, and the outcast.
It suggests quite literally, that we should “make a place” for others in our heart of hearts. ?
It’s not as if there are a limited number of seats at the Father’s banquet table.
Our assignment is to joyfully welcome others.
When we add another place at the table we prepare ourselves for the day when the Father will say, “you did it for me.”
Whatever the Father has done for us… He encourages us to do for others.
His gifts come with the empowerment for us to give them away, again and again.
Jesus told Peter and the disciples, “freely you’ve received… therefore freely give” (Matthew 10:8)
Every benefit, every gift we have ever received from the Father, is given with the empowerment, the permission, and the example to give them away to others.
(1st Corinthians 13:13) “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love”.
So today, stop complaining, stop finding fault, stop seeing the wrong in others and start diligently looking for the things in others that you can love.
And if you honestly can’t find anything or see anything that you can love, then start realizing what a sad state of affairs they are in… and begin to sorrow for their soul, pray for their deliverance, and ask God to save them in spite of what you can see.
You’ll be amazed at how they change before your eyes.
Good Day!
(Numbers 11:1) "When the people complained, it displeased the Lord".
A wise man once said, "I complained that I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet."
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God has blessed us in 101 different ways, and yet many of us don’t realize what they are or worse still… we take them for granted.
And I truly believe that one of things that displeases God the most besides “will full” sin and disobedience, is complaining.
He doesn't want to hear you and I whining.
Sometimes all you hear from the mouths of people is negative speech. ?
Complaining about this and that, always finding fault with everything around you and never satisfied with what you have.
The bible tells us “in everything to give thanks for this is the will of God. (1st Thessalonians 5:18)
We are all guilty of complaining.
We all have something in our life we are griping about!
Did you know or realize that when you complain, you forgo the grace that'll get you through it?
Instead, thank God for the patience you are learning, the wisdom and knowledge your learning, and the understanding that is giving you wisdom to pass on to others concerning the same situations and how to overcome them.
?In truth the circumstances you are complaining about, will give you tools to help others.
There is no greater education than that which we receive from the "school of hard knocks".
By choosing to complain and cling to the image of a "perfect life", you forfeit grace that's available to you... grace that will in time, actually usher in victory.
With that forfeiture... bitterness and envy set up residence... and they are tenants hard to evict.
So change your way of thinking.
The bible says “as a man thinketh in his heart so is he”(Proverbs 23:7)
Truth is, we all need to start changing the way we think.
We all need to start becoming aware of the many blessings we enjoy daily.
I think one of the biggest problems we have is the fact that many and or most of us have been spoiled by our culture and materialistic life style.
I’m not saying that is wrong or that all of us are, but I am saying we need to be thankful to God for the blessings we all enjoy, and stop complaining about the little things that cause us some form of discomfort.
I know people who complain because they have to take the garbage out to the trash bin, when there are hundreds of thousands of people whom have no place to take their trash and they have to live with it piling up in the street.
I know of others whom complain because they have to take their cloths to the laundromat to wash them, when hundreds... even thousands of people in this world have to wash their cloths in a river or a creek bed or a wash tub or their kitchen sink.
There are others whom complain about having too small of a house to live in when I see others living in tents or sleeping on the ground using plastic bags to cover up with.
There are others who complain and are actually embarrassed because they don’t have a brand new car to drive and they complain about driving a model that is ten or twenty years old yet may don’t have a vehicle at all and half to walk to their destinations.
Still I know others whom complain because they are eating ground beef, while others haven’t had meat to eat in days or weeks.
We’ve been pampered and spoiled in our western culture... and with that has come an attitude of entitlement.
Its time we start to realize just how blessed we are!
It’s time we stop complaining and be thankful!
It’s time we start praying a prayer of surrender and thanksgiving to the will of God and pray "Lord, I want my life to be different.
I want to be one who can experience the joy You give to those who leave the wilderness of “ingratitude” and move into the “Promised Land” of thanksgiving."
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus”. (1st Thessalonians 5:18)
What is the will of God?
To be thankful, to be filled with gratitude!
Good Day!