| Dear Young Christian: |
| Here is a verse I have being thinking a lot about lately: “That there be no complaining” (Psalm 144:14). |
| Wow! I find this verse a hard one. There always seems so much that goes “wrong” … not what I planned … not the way I thought it should be … etc. etc. However, the Lord is not happy with us when we complain. His people in the Old Testament often did that. “And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord” (Numbers 11:1). |
| When we complain, we are usually blaming someone else for our problem or situation, and ultimately blaming the Lord. Let’s be careful this week to take everything from Him, realizing that there is a purpose of love and blessing behind every circumstance. Instead of complaining, let’s give thanks for the circumstance, and in the circumstance. “Giving thanks always for all things” (Ephesians 5:20), and “In every thing give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). |
| It is easy to develop a critical, grumbling spirit and attitude. Let’s learn to be happy, uncomplaining believers. |
| Your Christian Friend, |
| Jim Hyland |
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