Constant battle

I keep realizing as I'm doing this experiment in gratitude that I have a tendancy toward the negative and to complain.

I never would have thought of myself as a complainer. I would have described myself as a positive person. But, since the experiement calls for me to not gripe, grumble or complain for a week it's made me more conscious of how naturally I do these things. There are so many day to day events which can bring this out - or I can consciously choose to refrain and to use my words to praise God or encourage others.

Oh Heavenly Father, I'm so sorry for how negative I've been. Thank You so much for Your grace and forgiveness. Holy Spirit, please rise up big in me and empower me to do what I can not do on my own. May I refrain from negative speech and consistently become a person who uses my words to bring priase to You and encouragement to others. Help me see and choose wisely Lord. Thank You for working in my life.