Rejoicing In Everything

Scripture Deuteronomy 12 [7] There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the LORD your God has blessed you.

Observation: Most of the time I don’t even thank God for what He has given me let alone rejoice in it. I have so much to be thankful for, my Lord blesses me at my work and ministry, but I’m so involved in me I forget to thank Him and if I took a moment and realize all my God has given me I would rejoice. Rejoice is more than thanking my God it’s being full of joy so that others can see the work the Lord is doing in me. God doesn’t just bless me but He desires me to help others realize how God has blessed them.

Application: Today someone told me I’m known as the grumpy old man at work, and they are right. I’m more interested in doing what I want and in the way I want to do it I don’t take others feelings in account. I need to ask my Lord for help to represent Him in a much better fashion and to honor Him with the way I treat others. I’m God’s ambassador to so many that He surrounds me with and I would love to become a tour guide when I do get to heaven for those who saw my Lord through my life.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive this grumpy old saint of yours. Help me not be sarcastic and rude to others and help me put their needs above my own. You called me to be a servant, help me be the best I can be. I need your help, grace, wisdom and mercy to honor you in front of others. Soften my heart and draw me closer to You.