Last night I was suddenly struck with how it is getting darker earlier. I had not looked at the clock, was unaware as to the time, and I thought it was much later than it actually was. To look at the clock and discover that it was, in fact, early was surprising to me. Several questions went through my mind:
- Was it this dark this early yesterday?
- When did it become so dark so early?
- How had I missed the progression of darkness?
Romans 1:21 tells us something about this process:
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” (NIV)
And so began the process in their hearts.
Their thinking became foolish. Their thoughts about God became confused. Their minds went dark.
“An unthankful heart eventually becomes dark.” (Albert Lindsey)Gratitude is most important and critical to our spiritual health. Here we discover one reason we want to cultivate an attitude of gratitude - We want to keep the light on in our hearts.
So, with that said, what are you grateful for today?
In His Love,
Joanne Viola
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Joanne,
ReplyDeleteSo true that an ungrateful heart can be a slow progression. A little complaining here...a little grumbling there...and before you know it we're/I'm only looking at the negative (pure darkness) and I can no longer see the light of the goodness that God has so graciously bestowed upon me. Thanks for the reminder to be watchful.
Blessings sweet friend,
Bev xo
It's a progression we need to be so mindful of as we never want to be in the dark, without His Light. Grateful for you. xo
DeleteI am grateful for the opportunity to visit my daughter and grandson this afternoon.
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