Do everything without grumbling and arguing. – (Philippians 2:14, HCSB)
Do everything without complaining or arguing. – (Philippians 2:14, ERV)
Do everything readily and cheerfully – no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! – (Philippians 2:14, MSG)
It is always good to be reminded of the attitude that we ought to have throughout our day. Today is timely, as this happens to be a day bookended with extra meetings. Rather than be grumbly about having to meet, I can cheerfully give thanks that I am gainfully employed and that we meet to be and do better in all that we do. May we ever seek the Lord to help us do all things readily and cheerfully, without complaining or arguing. He is good, and His love knows no end.
O Lord, show us how,
To do all with love;
Without complaining,
Seek Your grace above.
Help us be cheerful,
With hearts set to serve;
To extend goodness,
Despite what’s deserved.
Make our heart like Yours,
Full of love and grace;
Teach us to run well,
Each leg of our race.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You call us to do all things readily and cheerfully, for that is one way that we can demonstrate the depth of Your love. Forgive us for our frustrations that have led to complaining or arguing. Teach us to take all things in stride as You do. Show us how to cheerfully approach all things with grateful hearts. Lead us to love those around us well, so that they might come to know the power of Your great love. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to help us do all things without grumbling or complaining, but rather approach all things with a cheerful and grateful heart. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. – 2 Corinthians 9:8
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