Overcoming the Trap of Self-Pityનમૂનો

CHOOSING GRATITUDE OVER GRUMBLING

Signs:

>> Speaking negatively about your future

>> Struggling to be thankful

Gratitude is a powerful antidote to self-pity. When we complain about the future or struggle to be thankful for the present, we immediately open the door for self-pity to slip in and take over our hearts. Scripture encourages us to give thanks in all things, not because every situation feels good, but because God is always good. Thanksgiving shifts our focus from what we lack to what we already have in Christ. It shifts the focus from us to the Lord and His goodness towards us. How do we speak about our future? We can start by praying a verse of promise from the Bible over our lives, over our loved ones, etc. Also, simply tell the Lord how much you love and adore Him!

Self-pity grumbles, faith gives thanks!

Testimony
Zinhle constantly said, "Things never work out for me." Her negativity affected her relationships later on. Whatever anyone says, she would voice a downside to the positive remark. Slowly, people started to avoid being around her. That made things even worse! She then started a new journal where she wrote down things she was thankful for. She reflected on the people she was thankful for and the impact they had on her life. Slowly, her mindset began to shift as she discovered how God had truly been actively involved in her life.

Pray
God, forgive me for grumbling and fearing the future. Like Isaiah, I am a person of unclean lips! Please touch my mouth, touch my heart, and fill my heart with an awareness of Your love and great goodness towards me in so many aspects of my life. Teach me to speak hope and trust Your goodness.