Philippians 2:14
"Do everything without complaining or arguing." NIV
"Do all things without murmurings and disputings." KJV
Complaining and arguing are roadblocks to achieving spiritual maturity. Recall the children of Israel who trekked through the wilderness for forty years. Although God brought them eventually to the promised land, they suffered much, lost much, and took many side roads because they grumbled and complained. If we keep in mind why we are here, what we are to be doing, and where we are going, we will have no time or reason to complain. We need only look ahead to Him who is waiting for us.
Heavenly Father, for the times we have grumbled and complained about the things in our lives that brought us discomfort and burdens, we ask your forgiveness. We know that we are only strangers passing through this cursed world and our purpose is to bring as many souls to You as we can. We pray for hearts of gratitude even in the difficult times, in Jesus' name, Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
This is hilarious. Just as I scrolled down to your blog, I was gripin' to myself about something. Very timely! Thank you!
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