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How to Stop Complaining
Has anybody ever told you to stop complaining? Join the club. Somewhere in your DNA is a gene that controls how much you complain. There has to be. It's the only thing that explains people's natural ability to be so good at it.
Me...stop complaining??? How can so many people all be so good at one thing? If there were a Complaining Olympics, they'd have more people as participants than spectators in the stands. What a concept...So, would you win a medal? Would you be a participant or a spectator? You know, complaining started way back in history. Look at Cain and Abel. Cain complained bitterly when Abel seemed to do better in life. Look where that led. And then there were the Israelites.

Because of their chronic whining, God let them wander in the desert for 40 years on what should've been an 11 day journey. They probably should've caught on after the first few years. How many things do you think you're not getting from God because you can't stop complaining? Today people complain about pretty much everything. I can't think of one single thing that pleases absolutely everyone. Why is that?
People have somehow convinced themselves that they're entitled. It doesn't really matter what it is, but people certainly aren't going to wait for it, and it better arrive in perfect condition. And oh yes, if, by some chance, you didn't tell me about all the things that could possibly go wrong with it from now until eternity......I'm going to complain to your company, my congressman, and let's not forget my lawyer.
People have forgotten how to live as a Christian. Everywhere you look in God's word, you'll find scripture where Jesus talks about being grateful. Instead of whining about all that's negative, Jesus preaches about looking for the positive. The selfishness that seems to engulf everyone at times colors your view so badly you can't see all the good things around you. Sometimes people complain simply to gain attention. Bad attention is better than none, and it's just a way to get others to notice. What a sad commentary on the way we connect to one another.
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God's Blessings Come to Those Who Stop Complaining....
What can be done to stop all this nonsense?
Perhaps it's time to get the message. Perhaps it's time to make some changes. But don't worry, you're not the only one and you certainly don't have to do it alone. Here's your chance to step up and become part of an effort to stop complaining.
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