You Ain't Right!

Those who know Mr. Bill know he is quite the character.  His sense of humor  and uncanny wit is either entertaining or annoying.  I love him dearly,  however, I tell him often ... "you ain't right."

Do you know ungrateful people?  I suppose we could all, at times, put our names at the top of that list.  Should you list whining and complaining as a hobby?  Sometimes my whining gets on my own nerves!  First Thessalonians 5:18 says we are to give thanks "in everything."  This directive is not for a particular season, month, day -- it is for all times.  And, it doesn’t include gratitude through gritted teeth!  We are to be thankful just because it is the right thing to do – an act of obedience.  The Bounty of God's Goodness comes as a result of our merciful and gracious Father Whose Fountain of riches never trickles nor spills; it flows freely and abundantly and endlessly! This is true thanksgiving: recalling what we deserve (His wrath and judgment) then acknowledging what we’ve been given (a full pardon). With that in mind, if you cannot say "thank you" … well, you just ain’t right!