You cannot thank and complain at the same time.

 

The fuse of my house is blowing too often and costing me thousands to fix it.

The electrician says that there must be a crossing of wires somewhere.

“SOMETHING IS WRONG IN THE FREE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY IN THE HOUSE.”

 

In the same way, there is something wrong in my way of thinking that is causing disturbance in my way of thinking and interpreting my present situation so that this verse comes to the rescue.

 

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

 

In panic as I navigate uncharted waters, I find myself praying prayers full of anxiety but without thanksgiving so that rings a constant fuse breakage and temporary blackouts.

 

What I find out is that I cannot be thankful and anxious at the same time.

 

Thankfulness is the antidote for my restless soul.

The moment I thank I defuse the problem of  Overheating and provoking fuse breakage.

 

Please pray that I might focus on the God who created me and wonderfully has given me a long life full of wonder to thank, praise, worship and adore him.

 

How easy it is even for a veteran soldier of many years to behave like a rookie.

 

Forgive me dear Lord for offending you as if the work of grace has not been already consummated on the cross of Jesus on my behalf.

 

I know we have been here many times over in the past and probably we will visit again in the same spot.

 

Would you draw again a bucket of your unending grace and look at me with favor again?

 

I am perishing by the day but today I remember to be thankful and a wave of fresh relief has visited my tired soul.

 

Thank you Lord.

 

Your,

Gerry Gutierrez