Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON APPRECIATES OTHERS
Reading: Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Deuteronomy 8:11 (NIV)
Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day.
Most people are ungrateful because they forget too easily. They seem not to remember what others has done for them. Moses left the Israelites for just 40 days, and they seem to have forgotten all that God did for them in Egypt and even in the wilderness.
Another thing that makes people ungrateful is relying on their strength. Many think of their strength and abilities as ultimate. To them, they have what they have, because they put in much effort.
Nonetheless, they forget to ask yourself where their strength comes from. If you think of it as being more careful, think of who gave you that wisdom to think that way.
In every day of your life, people make impact in you. Even those you may think are not worth your gratitude have thought you a lesson for life, and such you must not forget, but be grateful.
Shalom.
Let's Pray:
Almighty God, we thank You. Father, may we not rely on ourselves to forget your impact through others in our lives. Amen.
Be a blessing to others in this Christmas festive. Happy boxing day and a Merry Christmas.
