Day 24
Ruth 2:1–13
Ruth was a woman with a humble heart
—a trait that’s a companion virtue of
gratitude. She didn’t claim her rights.
She didn’t insist that Boaz provide her
a living by letting her glean in his
fields. And because she relinquished
her demands for certain expectations,
she was able to be genuinely thankful
when she actually did receive the
blessing of his generosity.
—a trait that’s a companion virtue of
gratitude. She didn’t claim her rights.
She didn’t insist that Boaz provide her
a living by letting her glean in his
fields. And because she relinquished
her demands for certain expectations,
she was able to be genuinely thankful
when she actually did receive the
blessing of his generosity.
Too many of us live with a chip on our
shoulder, as if the world owes us
something. “You ought to do this for
me. You ought to serve me. You ought
to meet my needs.” But the humble
heart—the grateful heart—says, “I
don’t deserve this, and it’s an amazing
act of grace that you should minister to
my needs.”
Ruth just went out to serve with a
humble, thankful heart. And as a
result, God made sure her needs were
met. He’ll do the same for you.
Who do you know who consistently
exhibits a grateful spirit? What is it
about them that makes them so
remarkable? What can you learn from
their example?
A particular story came to mind as I was reading this. I wont get into details but this woman was upset at something that happened, she clearly had a "chip on her shoulder" and felt she was owed certain things. I'm not condemning her, I have always just felt she seemed so angry and bitter over the situation.
I don't want to be like that! I want to be GRATEFUL and SHINE the JOY of GOD.
Two women came to mind that seem to exhibit a grateful spirit in particular. They seem "gentle" and joyful (though I know they have their own struggles) all the time.
Do you know anyone like this? If so what have you learned by their example?
For His Glory,
