Life isn’t always going to serve us what we would like. God permits trials in our lives to help us pray, trust, and be grateful for what we have. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out, and having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” Contentment is our greatest equation for evangelism. a murmuring, discontent, grumbling, griping and complaining Christian is never going to have a positive influence on others. People will never believe the life changing hope of the gospel until they see those who embrace it living, and acting in ways that are contrary to the world. If we put a check on the complaining we do, we will be affirming that God knows what He is doing in our lives, and He allows these events for our benefit and growth. Learn to be grateful for the life that the Lord has given you, and the opportunity to share with those around you the goodness of our God. … READ MORE

It seems that often it is easier for us to complain about what we are to do, than actually step up and do the job. In Numbers 13, the nation of Israel was at Kadesh-Barnea and God told them to go occupy the promised land. They sent in 12 men to spy out the land, and those 12 came back with a report. 10 of them complained that the task would be to hard, and the nation mistook God’s directive as a democracy rather than a Theocracy. Their complaints lead the nation to decided that it would not be wise to go into the land at this time, and as a result, God caused them to wander in the wilderness 40 years (Until all who rebelled died). This is a reminder that we should not look at the giants before us and allow them to lead us to complain about the work it will take to remove them. Complaining is the symptom of a deep-seated spiritual problem – a failure to trust God and submit to His will. not only does complaining corrupt our hearts, and attitudes, it is a contagious problem that affects those around us. We must learn … READ MORE

Philippians 2:14 commands us to “do all things without murmuring and disputings” We live in a society that loves to complain. The more people have, the more discontent they are apt to be with what they have, and have you ever noticed that people do not like to “suffer” alone? Working our out Christian lives without complaining involves more than an action adjustment, it involves an attitude adjustment. Matthew 15:18-19 reminds us that “those things that proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.” When we stop complaining, we free ourselves to be all God wants us to be. As followers of Jesus Christ we need to learn to be content with the circumstances our loving Heavenly Father allows to come into our lives. We need to learn to be content with the “toys” God allows us to have and the opportunities the Lord puts in our path. Contentment is a choice, just as complaining is a choice. Choose today to begin to take steps to change your attitude, by choosing to be content with where you are.… READ MORE