Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the Israelites. And Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes and said to all the congregation of the Israelites, "The land that we went through as spies is an exceedingly good land. If the LORD is pleased with us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. Only, do not rebel against the LORD; and do not fear the people of the land, for they are no more than bread for us; their protection is removed from them, and the LORD is with us; do not fear them." But the whole congregation threatened to stone them.

Then the glory of the LORD appeared at the tent of meeting to all the Israelites. And the LORD said to Moses, "How long will this people despise me? And how long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the signs that I have done among them?

Numbers 14:5-11

Don't grumble and complain when you should be praising God for His gracious provision. You can overcome negative thinking. No matter who you are or what your circumstances, there is always much to be thankful for. Think about God's love for you. Praise Him for His care.

Instead of grumbling because you don't get what you want,

be thankful you don't get what you deserve.

Our Daily Bread - March 21, 2004