March 29: INSULTING GOD BY COMPLAINING

Sometimes, sensitive souls get tired of hearing people insulting God. Especially people who claim themselves religious and would deny ever making a direct attack on Divinity. But, realistically speaking, they insult God with complaining. People who are significantly blessed by living in this land of plenty complain about not having enough. People who are healthy whine about their problems. People “poor-mouth” God because they haven’t received as many blessings as others. Selfish people complain and grasp for more. Ungrateful people who have never learned to say “thank you” to God do much complaining.
Even churches have been known to complain because of a lack of money, members, or talented leadership. This is an insult to God who has blessed us daily with “daily bread”.
Paul said in Philippians 4:10 (NIV) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” What a great lesson to learn. Paul made a further decisive conclusion in 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NIV) “godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” Contentment seems to be a rare commodity in many pantries, When you consider that Paul came to his conclusion from a prison cell that might help you with the key.
The secret to escaping the trap of insulting God is spiritual. When your heart is at peace, the rest of your life can be, also. If you have been born of God through a spiritual rebirth, stop complaining. Realize that you are a child of the King and it is not fitting to insult your father. There are always going to be irritating situations in life. There are always going to be “things” you don’t have. This is not a perfect world. Your part is never going to be perfect. Rise above your situation. Aim your energies at the higher level of a life pleasing to God and with God.

“When I have You, Lord, I know that I will be having what I need. Help
me not to crave the stuff and the location that would distract me from You.
Amen”