a complainer, that is. Today I really felt like complaining but every time a complaint entered my mind a contradicting image pushed the complaint aside. For instance….I wanted to complain about not having running hot water to wash dishes or clothes (I won’t even get into the complaint of having to wash every article of clothing by hand) but as soon as I thought of that I remembered our neighbor who has NO running water at all…hot or cold. So trust me, I know there are people in worse places than I am in and dealing with so much more than my petty complaints. But there are days when I just want to complain.
As the day progressed I can honestly say Jesus’ peace overcame my complaints (ok some may have taken a few more minutes than others) and I had a heart full of thankfulness for being so abundantly blessed to have what He has given me. I also wonder though how much my lifestyle needs to change in order for my complete and full attention to be on God and His will for my life instead of the insignificant complaints that enter my head.