I shared in a post last week that I’m going back through the memory verses from the study Fight Back with Joy by Margaret Feinberg. This has led me to meditate on and consider the short version of Nehemiah 8:10, “Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Do not be grieved can be reworded- do not feed on what distresses you.
I’ve been convicted that when I fall into a pattern of complaining and grumbling over circumstances that are hard or cause me trouble, I am in fact feeding the things that cause me stress. This quenches the strength that comes from rejoicing in the LORD.
James 1: 22 challenges believers to be doers of the word, and not hearers only, so today, I’m sharing two PICs that I’m keeping before me in mind and prayer as I seek to be a doer in this- to replace the old pattern with a new one.
Instead of doubt- PRAISE!
Instead of complaint- THANKSGIVING!
Living in a world where negativity and division are the norm, it’s easy to feed our stress. Will you join me today with a new pattern of praise? Will you shine as a light in this dark world?
A previous post, Without Complaint, may be helpful as well.
Daily PICs for Life 
Once again……….. Your Timing is Perfect! You have Blessed my Day with words of Encouragement and words to Inspire me to Change my Grumbling into Praises to God….. I am Thankful for the Time and Commitment you spend to share the PIC’s with us…. You are a True Example to all how we can have a closer walk with God when we change our thinking and take God’s word to Heart. ā¤
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Thank you for encouraging me! I sure do miss your smiling face and sweet heart!
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