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Is “Thank You” Really that Hard to Say
I could not read this verse without focusing on the word “He”. I was bombarded by the fact that God does it all. He is the doer and I am the receiver. Why is it so difficult to receive? What does it mean to truly receive? To receive without requiring any action on my part other than expressing a simple thank you.
Do you have trouble receiving gifts? Ever think, “man, I should have gotten them something more expensive, thoughtful, etc.” I know that I struggle with receiving gifts and help from others. I tend to keep the “give-receive balance sheet” in my head.
Thankfully, God does not approach me the same way I approach others. I’m certain God is not keeping track of my debt to Him. Instead, He keeps teaching me the difficult lesson of receiving. He does it all anyway so why do I have such a hard time letting Him do it? He’s taught me that receiving is actually about pride and humility. My pride does not want to surrender and accept that I cannot do it all by myself. It’s interesting that God never intended me to do it alone. All I need to do is receive and say “thank you”. Nothing more and nothing more.
Father, thanks for growing us and me up, day-by-day, struggle-by-struggle, opportunity-by-opportunity.
Thank you Lord for the many blessings in my life. Wonderful husband, great children, a good job, a supportive small group, and a church that points me to Christ and a deeper relationship with Him.
Thank you Chris for being open and transparent. It is a blessing to know you and Nikki.
Chris -
I really appreciate your last few words: “…thanks for growing us and me up, day-by-day, struggle-by-struggle, opportunity-by-opportunity.” wow. that can be a tough prayer to pray in the thick of things. God will bless and take care of you and me, my friend… EXACTLY because of such humble gratitude.
keep after it.
blessings,
alan
Chris, your words are beautiful, yet painful. If it were just about you, I’d be OK. But it isn’t. It’s about ME. I deal with the same struggles – number one is pride. Thank God, He isn’t through with me either.
Chris: Thank you for sharing. I think many of us struggle with the same thing. Thank you for always being real. You are a blessing.
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