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Devotions > Grumbly or Grateful?
Grumbly or Grateful?
2 1 25 HFL
February 1, 2025

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Arms crossed and mouth pouted, she glared defiantly. She wanted her sister’s present rather than her own. She didn’t care that her parents carefully chose her gift based on her age and interests. The only thing that mattered in her five-year-old mind was her sister’s gift.

How often do our reactions mirror those of an ungrateful child? We overlook God’s love and plan for us as unique individuals as well as the gift made possible through Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Instead, we only see people we believe have a better life, and our gratitude turns to grumbling. When we focus on ourselves or those around us, we lose sight of the unparalleled gifts God extends to each of us.

Diana Derringer
Campbellsville, KY

Loving Father, may our hearts and mouths turn from grumbling to gratitude for who you are and all you do for us. Amen.

Reflect: List the gifts God has given you this day.

Read: Psalm 108:3 and 1 Chronicles 16:34

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