Forget Not ALL of His Benefits!

This week's Bible study has had a lot of food for thought!  What am I choosing to remember?  It is a choice!  Will I choose to focus on those things that are life giving or focus on those things that bring me to the place of "poor me."  Do I honor God by honoring His Word by trusting it more than I trust my own feelings?  "Man does not live by bread alone, but by EVERY Word that proceeds from the mouth of God!"  "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and of a sound mind."  We are called to not live by our feelings, do I do that, in being honest with myself, I would have to say probably rarely.  When will I choose to believe the Word of God more than my own ideas, thoughts, feelings, etcetera?  Is God really God in my life?  Or, am I my own God?  Yikes, that is a harsh revelation...but denial does not get me anywhere...

-He forgives all my sins!
-He heals all my diseases!
-He redeems my life from the pit!
-He  crowns me with love and and compassion!
-He satisfies my desires with good things!
-He will give me beauty for ashes!
-He will give me gladness, instead of mourning!
-He will give me a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair!
-God created me, I am His!
-He has called me by name!
-I am precious and honored in His sight!
-I am loved!
-Christ accepts me!
-I was bought with a price!
-He chose me before the creation of the world!
-I am God's workmanship!
-I was created to do good works!
-I am chosen!
-I belong to God!

"Complaining always reveals a lack of humility and plenty of self-centeredness.  Our grumbles show our self-focus."  Jennifer Rothchild

Complaining reflects a sense of entitlement, not gratefulness!  Complaining is just plain unattractive.
"Do all things without complaining or arguing."  Philippians 2:14
I am convicted.  Lord help me to focus on Your Word.  My way is not the right way- they may be just merely my preferences...  I want to shine brightly in this world...

Lord, turn my heart toward you, not toward selfish gain- yes, turn my eyes away from worthless things- I want to honor You and fear You fully above all else in my life.  Help me to balance all the demands on me so that You are first and You are pleased as I seek to do what You would have me to do...
Psalm 119:36-38  "Are you so foolish?  After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goals by human effort?"  Galatian 3:3.  That is pretty foolish, but I'm afraid I do it all the time. Lord, help me to rely on You and You alone!!!