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Complaining About the Present
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They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. The soul of the people was very discouraged because of the journey. The people spoke against God and against Moses: 'Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, there is no water, and our soul loathes this disgusting food!' Numbers 21:4 WEB
The Israelites slowly made their way towards the promised land, but it took a lot longer than it should. In fact, it was only an eleven-day journey (Deuteronomy 1:2), but it took forty years because of bad attitudes, and disobedience. Grumblings of "I am thirsty!", "Where is the food', and "Are we there yet?" were probably heard throughout the crowd.
When God did provide food for them, they hated it. Numbers 11:6 tells us: 'but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!' Complaining all the way, they went around and around the same mountain until they all died. The complainers never did enter the promised land for all of them died in the wilderness, but their children went there with Joshua and Caleb.
It is human nature to want to get where we are going. We set out to go to somewhere and we just want to get there. Always looking at tomorrow: when the weekend comes we are going to' when our vacation comes we are going to' when we retire we are going to' while completely ignoring our life that is quickly passing by us today.
Remember this: Your life is happening while on this journey, and your attitude and how you react to it will determine how long that it takes you to reach your goals. Enjoy today while it is today, lighten up and laugh a little. Keep a positive attitude. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You so much for the food that You have provided for me, and I appreciate it. Thank You for all that You do for me. Thank You that I am still breathing today. I am not ashamed to say that my help comes from You Lord and I am truly grateful. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presences and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Dear God thank you for all of the things you provide for me and my family and friends Amen
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All our help and blessings come from you God.We love and worship you. Amen
Lord we thank you for all your provisons, We are truly grateful for everything you have bestowed us with Our home our food the very air we breathe, But most of all we thank you for YOU!!! You are our God our heavenly Father, And we Love you so much, and you are so good and we worship you and you only! Amen
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Amen! Life is very short. I look back over the 66 years I have been alive and just wonder how they could have gone by so fast. I am so greatful to God because I would not want to do this over again. I never want to go back! Thank You God the I do not have to.
Father thank you for speaking through Pastor today. Thank you for this day and for your blessings. Amen
Thank you dear God for my help comes from you praise God. Keep Us. Amen.
Amen Father I am so Thankful for All You Do
Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!!
A really wanted to join the group today but it would not let me
Sorry for the issue there, you are now in :)!
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Thank you Father for all your many blessings, which are never ending. I am very grateful for all you have done in my life. Forgive me for all the many years I wasted on self. Help me to move on according to your will. I thank you, I love you and I praise you. Thank you Pastor Dion. This was really a very good devotional. Have a blessed day.
Thank You Father for all You do for me! Thank You for the gift of the present, Amen.
I am very thankful !! for all that you have done for me and my family in jesus name amen
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Heavenly Father I will always be grateful tor all the things You have provided me with . Let me know that the past has gone and the future will come at Your time. Give me the opportunity to enjoy the present as You giving us today. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Praise the Lord.
Thank you Pastor for this beautiful devotional, God bless you.
Lord thank you for all you gave me yesterday, and for providing for me today, for tomorrow is in your hands. Amen.
Amen I have learned to just live in the present moment.
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Amen and Amen! My help comes from the Lord! I shall be content in all things and all circumstances!
HALLELUJAH,PRAISE THE LORD