Praise in time of sickness

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.

 Psalms 103: 2-4

 

If you ever forget that you have something to thank God for...

Not only all of the obvious "BIG" things like forgiveness, healing, redemption, love and mercy; but all the little things count too.  How many times a day can you see God working in your life?

Be Content

"Do all things without murmurings and disputings:" Philippians 2:14

How many messages have you heard about contentment?  Well it doesn't get any simpler than this verse.  Let's break it down shall we?  Do = requires action, not just thinking about it.  all things = (pretty self explanatory) not just the things you like to do, not just the fun or easy stuff, ALL.  without = the absence or lack of.  murmurings = complaining {and} disputings = arguing.  "Do all things without complaining and arguing."  It's easy to look content on the outside.  But what about the inside?  Are you angry or full of self-pity?  Do you run to your friends or your phone everytime you have a problem?  This verse is saying be careful.  Don't be guilty of the sins of gossip, anger or self-pity.  God wants us to come to Him with our problems.  He created us and no one knows us better than He does.  He knows our thoughts and our hurts.  Who better to vent to?  Not only can He replace those thoughts and hurts, but He gives us a glimpse of who He is in the process.  Rejoice in the Lord!  You can be content on the inside not just look like it on the outside.