Day
13
Complaining and Arguing
Good morning!! It was such a pleasure praying for all of
you who responded yesterday. I’m excited to see what God will do when that fear
and anxiety is released. Today let’s put this scripture into practice “Do everything
without complaining and arguing,” (Philippians 2:14).
Many times we can get into the habit of complaining
because we are unhappy about our circumstances. Let's make it clear, there is a
difference between addressing an issue and complaining about an issue. There is
a difference between discussing something with someone or having a disagreement
and arguing. Both complaining and arguing are negative ways to use our tongue.
In both of these instances you can end up saying things that you don't mean or
you can displace the focus from solving the problem.
An example maybe at your job, in your relationship or among strangers - do not mask complaining as “venting” yet you do it over and
over or the same thing to multiple people. Yes we can address our feelings or
process them but we have to be mindful about the way it's done. Is it promoting
change or prompting conflict? Let's begin to turn our complaints into gratitude
and arguments into discussions and prayers. How much more effective would your
conversations be with those around you if it was edifying and uplifting? Or
what if something did not go your way you choose to address it with the person
or with God and leave it at that, not the daily complaint about the same thing?
Today I encourage you to start turning these things
around and efforts to becoming more positive with those around you.
🚫Complaint/Arguing Zone🚫
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to
peace and to mutual edification.” (Rom 14:19) Have a blessed day! -Monica
