Complaining 101

So... it's hard writing a blog. You know why?

Because people hold you ACCOUNTABLE! Yes--that's that ugly 11 letter word that we adults attempt to shy from.

I've blogged about faith and holding on; having a Dora like testimony and thanking God for showing up and showing out.

But-- I find myself complaining every. single. Day. About something. And, it scares me.

I do not like my job.

Our finances are under where they should be.

We've been in school all of our 20's! And will have tons of loans to back.

We're away from family and friends (physically, spiritually and emotionally).

And..the list can go on.

And then I looked in the mirror and I got scared. How can I write about holding on and keeping your faith when I complain about everything? And then God gently reminded me on Friday and said…

But you do have a job (people don't relocate and get a job in 20 days.)

I've supplied all of your needs and even some wants.

And in your 20's--you learned, grew and followed Me. And by your 30's you'll be done with school, debt free. (Hallelujah!)

You are a family.

So--in this lesson of Complaining 101--don't do it. You may soon find that once you begin complaining about what you do have, God finds it hard to bless you with more. (Luke 12:48b).

Lord, please forgive me for not appreciating what You have blessed me with. I apologize that I feel what I have, is not good enough or that I covet my friends because they have newer cars, homes or are close to their families. Create in me a clean and thankful heart. Thank You most of all, for showing me myself and for standing behind, in front, and around me when I forget that I am Your child. I rebuke a negative and complaining spirit and I speak words of life, positivity and thankfulness into my life.
Forgive me Father.

Apologetic,
~Mrs. G