2013-01-14T09:27:05-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/complaining/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/calling-off-the-pity-party-6786 2013-01-14T09:27:05-05:00 Jesus told us that we would find our life - not by looking for it, not by hanging onto it - by giving it away, He said. Not because you feel like it, but because Jesus lived like that, and because you know that's where to find light at the end of your own personal tunnel. Remember, even when you get home tonight, ask yourself the question, "So, who needs me here right now?" http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/human-kindling-6662 2012-08-06T09:57:12-05:00 Maybe we should pray, "Dear Lord, I want to be water, and not wood on the fires around me." http://truewoman.com/?id=1093 2010-09-08T12:23:00-05:00 “Even though I’m in the 'Terrible Two’s' phase of this whole thing—the phase where I whine and complain and bark out all kinds of untrue Me Me Me commands when I don’t get my way, I can already see the Holy Spirit at work." http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/stubborn-singing-2633 2009-09-15T13:30:33-05:00 You may be in a sickbed, or an unemployment line, or a lonely time, or a time of overwhelming stress, but it is not what should determine your attitude or your talk. It's the Christ in you, not the circumstances around you. I want to be like our little canary friend - singing, no matter what. And turning the sadness of others to singing, too. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/load-lighteners-2845 2009-09-11T16:09:29-05:00 Load lightening begins by having your radar on during the day - listening for, looking for burdens someone may be carrying. Be generous with your words of encouragement - for someone, that encouragement may make all the difference today. Think creatively about what practical thing you could do that would remove a little of the weight of that person's burden. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/garbage-where-it-does-not-belong-5818 2009-09-10T12:12:36-05:00 Bring your complaints straight to God. First, He's not going to be hurt by them. He's not going to be poisoned by them like the people around you will. Secondly, He can do something about your complaints much more than the people around you can do. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/major-gifts-minor-glitches-5799 2009-09-10T11:36:08-05:00 You can complain about the manure, or you can be glad you've got an ox. You can gripe about the glitches or you can give thanks for the gifts. You can be negative because there's a mess, or you can be positive because that mess is the result of progress. And, as any highway construction people know, you can't have progress without having a mess. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202:14-16&version=NIV 2009-08-27T18:25:30-05:00 Arguing and complaining aren't Christlike activities--and God doesn't want us to serve him grudgingly, but with a willing and thankful heart. When you're called by God to do something, do it gratefully and without grumbling. Christians should shine like stars among those who don't follow Christ. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/Garbage-Where-It-Doesn-t-Belong-3998 2008-07-28T14:25:02-05:00 It's called complaining - which amounts to dumping your garbage out in front of the people around you. It's not uncommon to check and see who's listening before we go ahead and start complaining, or whining, or criticizing. When you do, don't forget the One who's always in the room - your Lord. And He obviously doesn't like it at all.