sunday inspiration

this is an excerpt from my favorite daily devotional,  Jesus Calling.
i've been mulling over it a lot the past few days.
i thought it might speak to you as well. . .

"The ultimate solution to rebellious tendencies is submission to My authority over you.  Intellectually you rejoice in My authority over you.  Intellectually you rejoice in My sovereignty, without which the world would be a terrifying place.  But when My sovereign will encroaches on your little domain of control, you often react with telltale resentment.
The best response to losses or thwarted hopes is praise: The Lord gives and the Lord takes away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord.  Remember that all good things- your possessions, your family and friends, your health and abilities, your time-are gifts from Me.  Instead of feeling entitled to all these blessings respond to them with gratitude. "

i've been talking to Jesus about this....asking Him to show me where i'm allowing resentment in my heart...and choosing to replace that with praise.
because i have so very much to be thankful for.


and now i'm going to head over to amazon & use some swagbucks to buy the Jesus Calling for Kids.
i would love to read that with the boys every morning before they leave for school. Pin It