" IS IT WISE TO GRUMBLE & COMPLAIN "

OK, another week has come and gone and the Lord has put a tough subject before us today. It's the desire of my heart to open the eyes of anyone who complains and grumble's about anything. Now, sit down and strap in, oh it's time for some of us to put on our big boy pants.

Do you complain about your problems instead of praying to God about them? Why is it so easy for us to complain about our problems, even to God, while we refuse to act, change, and do what he requires? You know we don't even take the advice he has already given us? Do you ever feel as if God has abandoned you? Check to see if there is anything he has already told you to do. You may not receive new guidance from God until you have acted upon his previous directions. Please understand just how vital it is that we comprehend that our problems just might be brought on by our own disobedience.

Those who resort to complaining, in my opinion is telling our Lord we don't trust you. It's important for us to learn that God is able to provide for us. Now, when we focus on the faithfulness of God in our past we can face crises with confidence rather than with fear and complaining. How often do you find yourself grumbling and or complaining? When we do now, I believe that clearly points to a lack of faith in God. So harness your complaining over any inconveniences and discomforts that you may be going through.

At one time many years ago, people were executed for grumbling and complaining against God. You see a negative attitude can lead one to rebellion against our authority figure. While becoming stubborn about our rights we're pushing God further away. The path to open rebellion against God begins with dissatisfaction and skepticism, then moves to grumbling about God and present circumstances. Next comes bitterness and resentment, followed finally by rebellion and open hostility. Now Beware, if you are often dissatisfied, skeptical, complaining, or bitter, take care and keep your wits about you! Be mindful that these attitudes lead to rebellion and separation from God. Any choice to side against God is a step in the direction of letting go of him completely and making your own way through life.

Difficult circumstances often lead to stress, and complaining. Attempt to focus on God's power and Wisdom to help you deal with the cause of your stress. Don't complain about the problem instead seek the face of God. Now some problems can be solved by careful thought or by rearranging our preference's. Some can be solved by discussion and wise counsel. But some problems can be solved only by PRAYER. We should make a determined effort to pray when we feel like complaining, because complaining only raises our level of stress. Prayer quiets our thoughts and emotions and prepares us to LISTEN.

Until Next Time...

Jim,