Showing posts with label generation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label generation. Show all posts

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Do Everything Without Grumbling

 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”  — Philippians 2:14


God's Word tells us that we live in a warped and crooked world.

And we are part of a warped generation of people.

Even so, He calls us to a higher standard.

To do everything without grumbling.

So we can become blameless and pure.

Avoiding arguments.

Living for Jesus, our Savior.


Thursday, January 19, 2023

Do Everything Without Grumbling

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” — Philippians 2:14

It's not easy to do everything without grumbling or arguing.

I like a good grumble now and then.

But the other day I heard a research study about complaining.

The results of the study showed that complaining to coworkers made you feel good initially, but later resulted in more frustration and anger long after the complaining session.

However, when the listening person presented a high-level point of view or helped the complainer see the bigger picture, they were happier about their situation over the long term.

And they then had the skills to empathize but also help others see the bigger picture.

And this resulted in happier and more productive employees who go along better with their supervisors.

Friday, December 2, 2022

The Upright Will Be Blessed


Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. — Psalm 112:2-3


Those people who fear the Lord will see their children grow to be mighty.

The generation of the upright will be blessed by God.

Wealth and riches are in their houses.

Not just monetary wealth but the wealth of family and friends, good health, and meaningful work.

Their righteousness endures forever.

Welcome, December!

Come, Lord Jesus.


Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The Lord Reigns Forever

You, Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation. — Lamentations 5:19 

The Lord our God reigns forever.

His throne lasts forever.

His love endures forever.

God's throne lasts from generation to generation.

Even in the midst of war.

And conflict around the world.

But God reigns over all.

His hand guards and guides us through pain and heartache.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

God's Mercy Never Ends

 His mercy extends to those who fear him,  from generation to generation. — Luke 1:50



God's mercy never ends.

He gave us Jesus to be our Savior and our advocate.

God's mercy lasts from generation to generation.

He forgives me over and over.

And He paid the ultimate price by sacrificing His Son for me.