the attitute of gratitude

These days every new week is unique and the challenges faced are of a different nature..
There's always stuff to complain or gripe about , thats the very nature of man.. always wanting more, never having too much difficulty to be dissatisfied about something, anything..

I've learned much over the visits to lighthse.. few weeks ago, Romans 12:1 lighted up before me.. knocking me into realisation that the life im living can be the very essence of worship to God.. there will always be times when we just want to be who we want to be, rebel whenever we desire or be an absolute disgrace as children of God.. yes no one is perfect but sermons like this was a very effective wake up call .. Worship isnt about paying lip service, singing all out in our songs of praise..
What it is, is the very way we live our lives every single day, offering ourselves as a living sacrifice to please Him.

Maybe it's a deeper understanding of this passage that also gives me an extra redbull dose of strength to persevere.. coz really if no one sees , God sees... so who am I doing this to please, none but Him. Hurts can come and go but when it doesnt destroy us, it must make us stronger..

These trials have trained me well. Although I wish I could wake up and realise this has been a very bad dream and life is still same ole cool and dandy I also realise I've matured thru all that has happened and I should remain thankful thru any and every situation..

And He throws in freebies like swinging monkeys during the storm to make the rough journey a little more tolerable... something I cannot understand but absolutely heartily pleased about..