We live in tough times. For a lot of folks, that would be an understatement. With all the things going on today in the world and economy, it’s easy to focus on the things that are not going right. Lack is a huge enemy that most face these days. Not enough money to do this or buy that, or pay this bill, or take care of this or that need.
I think if we were all honest, we have all complained about not having enough, or wished we had something someone else has had. This is wrong. You wonder why God hasn’t given you the things you so desperately have asked for. When you covet what someone else has, you are sinning. God has given you everything you need. He did not promise you a BMW, but He did promise that He will supply your needs according to His riches and glory. He didn’t promise that He would give you the money to go to Disney, but He did say that if He takes care of the ravens, that He would take care of you!
When we complain about what God has given us, we close the door to God’s blessing in our lives. When we can’t take care of what He has given, we can’t expect more. Complaining is proclaiming that God is not who He said He was and He is a fraud, a sham. Just cause you don’t come out and say it, doesn’t change what you are saying out of the abundance of your heart.
We who are in America are so spoiled and have such an entitlement mentality. We need to shut our mouths and start praising Him for His many blessings. Most, if not all of the people reading this post currently have a roof over their head. Most of you have a job to make money, even if it doesn’t get you what you want and just what you need. God doesn’t deserve to hear a bunch of snivelling, whiny, children complaining like the children of Israel in the wilderness. Thier complaining cost them 40 years of wandering in the desert. What is your complaining costing you spiritually?
Next time you want to complain. Think before you open your mouth. It’ s not worth it. Lift your voice in praise to the God who is more than enough! Let thankfulness fill your heart and break these wicked mindsets that are holding you back. He is good, no matter what you think you are “entitled” to. Let our gratefulness be the thing that stands out like a light in a dark, dark, world.
Kevin





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