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Why and How I Stopped Complaining

by Shirley Peter
(Atkinson, Nebraska)

To start with, I realized that I don't like to be around someone who is whining and complaining all the time. I also felt that I was pretty much a drag myself when I complain.

Well, that is one reason why, but the second biggest reason I stopped complaining is I got deep into the Bible and I saw what God's opinion was of the Israelites when they complained.

I might think that they were really jerks, and such ungrateful people if God hadn't allowed me to see that I was the same when I complained about things. It is saying to God that I don't like what He is allowing in my life, that I don't trust Him, and that I think I am worthy of better.

I can just see Him shaking His head at the last one as He has stated that no one is worthy and it is only because of His grace and great love that I live, breath, and have what I do have.

How I stopped was by looking instead for the lesson He might be giving me in each situation, being thankful for the good things and even in the hard things.

I know that He has promised to be with me and work all things for my good as I work to His purposes and remain obedient to His Word.

I found that I feel so much better also when I look for the good instead of grousing about what is or isn't happening in my life. And I like feeling good.

I don't when I am dissatisfied and complaining, and besides I want others to find me a blessing to be around, not a bore.

So that's my story, and I am sticking to it with God's help.

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Why and How I Stopped Complaining

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Nov 29, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		Praise The Lord
by: Shirley Timm

I agree 100% with everything Shirley said.And it's going to make me think more before I start complaining about major or minor things.I'm so blest to be His child and know without a doubt He loves me with an unconditional love.I'm also blest to have Him send people like Shirley across my path to be encouragers and up lifters when I'm blue.He's also blest me with a wacky sense of humor and with that I can usually laugh away any feeling of gloom or "poor me" attitude.

I want to work even harder to be a person that others want to be around.Who will be able to sense that even in the rough times we can find a reason to laugh and thank God for His many blessings.We can and should be a beacon of light in this dark world.And if we do the best we can,then God will bless what we do and bless us also.

Too all of you out there,keep looking up,He's coming soon.And keep a smile on your lovely faces and a song in your hearts.
Sep 24, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Blessing of the Lord Maketh Rich
by: Evangelist June Green

Praise the Lord,
And may the Lord continue to bless all of your endeavors in Christ Jesus! Thank you!
Sep 02, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		COMPLAINING
by: MARY ANN

I HAVE RECEIVED MANY EMAILS WITH COMPLAINING. I DID NOT REVIEW THEM AS COMPLAINTS. I VIEWED THEM AS A WAY TO REACH OUT TO SOMEONE WHO REALLY CARES.




I WOULD RATHER HAVE A PERSON WRITE ME TO VENT HOW THEY FEEL THAN TO SIT AT HOME FEELING SO ALONE THAT THEY GO INTO DEPRESSION.




MANY OF MY PENPALS ARE ALL
ALONE. THEY ARE HOMEBOUND FEELING BADLY THEY CAN'T BE OUT THERE TRYING TO DO THINGS FOR THE LORD. WELL, THAT PERSON IS IN AN EXCELLENT POSITION
TO SIT & PRAY FOR ALL THEIR NEEDS: THE NEEDS OF EVERY SINGLE CHRISTIAN.




WHAT AN AWESOME PRIVILEGE THE LORD, JESUS GAVE US. NOTHING HAPPENS WITHOUT PRAYER. NEED TO FEEL USEFUL? PRAYER IS THE GREATEST WAY TO CLING TO THE LORD. WE WERE ALL CREATED TO HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH OUR PRECIOUS LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.
Sep 02, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		Learning to PRAISE THE LORD & NOT complain
by: Cathy Williams

I enjoyed reading what you wrote about complaining & felt the LORD speaking to me as well. You are so right that when we complain we not only feel miserable, others pick up the negative energy & we are not able to see what the LORD is teaching & speaking to us about. Thanks for being honest & sharing.
Sep 01, 2007
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starstar 		Compassion in 'Listening'
by: Jo Ann S.

Sharing the loss, grief, pain associated with someone who is in need should not be associated with complaining. It should be a gift for the LISTENER to be there for the individual... To accept their pain as real... And to help them by sharing their load.




God speaks of 'wailing and lamenting' too much for us not to know that we indeed will feel those emotions. He promises us the strength to overcome them, and for each it's a personal journey.




We all grieve differently! And for different periods and times. Never would I consider them 'complaining'... My gift to them is the 'compassion' of a listener... To be less would be saying their feelings are not important...
Sep 01, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wonderful
by: Anonymous

This hit me hard. As I realized I do the same
thing. I'm praying for change in my Life.
Thank you Ms. Peter for letting me realize I need
and will change with our Lord's help.

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