On my daily commute to and from the office, I have plenty of time for
reading—bumper stickers on cars, that is. Some are surly, others clever,
and still others downright distasteful. One bumper sticker I saw
recently, however, gently challenged my heart about the way I often
engage life. The sticker simply said, “Too blessed to complain.”
I must confess that I felt convicted as I pondered those words. Too
often I find myself lamenting moments in life that don’t go my way,
rather than focusing on the wonderful gifts my heavenly Father has given
me. Reading that simple message that day brought me a renewed
commitment to be more actively and intentionally grateful because my God
has been good to me in more ways than I could ever count.
Psalm 107 is a song that seeks to rectify thankless thinking. The
psalmist (who many think was King David) makes a plea to hearts grown
cold with ingratitude, repeating four times, “Oh, that men would give
thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the
children of men!” (verse.8,15,21&31). Even in the worst of times, we have
much to be thankful for. May we learn to thank God for His goodness to
us!
- ODB.
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