Yesterday, I began the 30-day journey toward "Whine Free Living." Based on Php 2:14, we have a command to "do all things without complaining." I have my green "whine free" bracelet on as a reminder. Here's what I'm discovering so far:
- This is an impossible task in my own strength. The only way I can "do things" without complaining is for God to change my heart!
- I'm finding that I'm thinking before I speak so much more than I did, sifting through my comments before I say anything!
- I'm discovering how easy it is to try and excuse myself about complaining. In other words, I can justify my own complaints which is the definition of the second word in Paul's command: disputing. (Disputing is complaints supported by my own reasoning.
