Our family has been doing an experiment all day to see how grateful we can be. It was part of our homework for our family devotions last night. We were to practice being grateful with no complaining for 24 hours. If we complained we were instructed to write it down and report it to our family. So far I haven’t heard any whining or complaining today.
With everyone doing their best to squelch any whining or complaining, we’ve made our day more about counting blessings. Each member of our family exhibited smiles, laughter, and thankfulness. Our home has been more peaceful, spirit-filled, and joyful today.
Why can’t we live like this everyday? Grumbling and complaining puts a damper on the day. Gratitude radiates joy. I’m thankful for this exercise, because we’ve all noticed a difference. We’ve seen how much better our days go when we live a life of gratitude. We’ve realized that we really don’t have anything to complain about. More importantly, we’ve pleased The Father by living a life thankful for all He has done for us.
Try this exercise with your family. You’ll be surprised at the results. Let me know how it goes!