As I grumble, the Lord tills...
As I grumble about vacuuming the whole house with the hose because the belt is broken and I don't know how to fix it,
He says:
Be thankful you have carpet; you have floors; you have a vacuum.
As I grumble about washing dishes for the 84356th time that day,
He says:
Be thankful you have a dishwasher, a sink, running water, and dishes.
As I grumble about picking up dirty socks and throwing in yet another load of wash, probably the 10th in the last 2 days,
He says:
Be thankful you have a washing machine, you have socks, you have a man who dirties those socks, and children who make laundry more fun.
As I grumble about children who have not napped,
He says:
Be thankful you have children.
As I grumble about missing the garbage man this week and now having an overflowing garbage can,
He says:
Be thankful you have a place to put that garbage and that someone else takes it away for you.
As I grumble about children who have thrown up (eww) or are sick,
He says:
Be thankful you have children. Be thankful you have a carpet cleaner and a washing machine.
As I grumble about harsh words and hurt feelings,
He says:
Be thankful that things will be reconciled, that you have a love that will not diminish or falter. Be thankful you have the hunk you do.
As I grumble about wiping snotty noses, and messy faces and dirty bottoms,
He says:
Be thankful that you have little noses, little cheeks, and little bottoms in your home and in your heart.
As I grumble about the cold and bundling up 6 people,
He says:
Be thankful you have a refuge from the cold.
As I grumble about missing worship
He says:
Be thankful you still have Me and I do not dwell in one building.
As I grumble, the Lord tills my heart.
1 Timothy 6:8:
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
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