I'm reading through the Bible in six months with a group of fellow believers. Yesterday we read in Exodus 10 where God tells Moses that He is doing all this so the people can talk about the miracles in front of their children and grandchildren--so they can know He is God. I started this blog to help me remember all the times God has moved in my sight in a mighty way. I wanted to remember so I wouldn't get so discouraged over challenges we're facing. This scripture confirms what I am doing.
(Side note: I tell the girls stories from the Bible--how God has moved in mighty ways for our spiritual forefathers. But I also tell them stories from our lives--how God has moved in mighty ways for us today.)
Then today I looked at how the Israelites grumbled against God in their situations. Even when they didn't believe and disobeyed, He provided for them. It made me think about how often I am discontent. And really, what do I have to be discontent about? Nothing! So I started a list of things for which I am thankful. (I did a two-column page in about five minutes.) And I want to develop an attitude of thankfulness to carry around with me all day.
I know that our moods and attitudes are highly affected by the stories we tell ourselves. And we tell ourselves stories all day long. These stories are about memories, how we think of ourselves, how we think of others and how they treat us, etc., etc., etc. If I develop the habit of telling myself stories about God blessing me, I can develop an attitude of thanksgiving.
Right now I'm very thankful that He loves me enough to point out areas where I might grow. Can you imagine being thankful all day? How freeing!
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