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DO NOT COMPLAIN

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50 IS NOT OLD | DO NOT COMPLAINI am always praying to open my eyes and my heart that I might see the path that the Lord has chosen for me. I struggle with what is the path the Lord has chosen for me versus the path that I want to follow. I can not discern the words in my brain as his or mine. With that in mind, I have read a couple devotionals, heard a sermon, and had people talk to me about complaining. Do Not Complain! This has been coming at me from several directions lately, so I have perked up my ears. But, I don’t consider myself a big complainer. I have been frustrated over the new software that Plunder Designs have implemented, but other than grumbling a little, I have not really “complained.” So why would I keep getting this message thrown at me?

On the drive to Livingston, I was listening to the radio, and I had it on The Message station. I was loving listening to the inspirational songs when it occurred to me that the message I was getting might not have even been meant for me, maybe it was meant for YOU. I have asked the Lord to use my blog as his platform, to guide me in my topics. I am trusting in His voice, in is words.

November is going to be here in a couple of weeks. I know a lot of people have gratitude journals where they list something every day that they are grateful for. I have been thinking about this a lot lately. It is easy to say I am grateful for the members of my family. It is easy to say I am grateful for good health. One of the things I am most grateful for is the fact that the Lord sacrificed His son for us. He died for my sins, how can I complain?

The Lord provides for us all in different ways. Complaining is like telling the Lord he is not doing a good job. I am well fed. I have a roof over my head. I have a wonderful family. I am healthy. I am loved. There is a song that we sing in church that goes:

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings; name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
Count your blessings;
See what God hath done.
Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
Count your many blessings;
See what God hath done.
There are several more verses to the song, but I am just listing the first one. I have found that it is impossible to complain when you are counting your blessings. Would you say, “thank you, Lord, for the roof over my head, but you could have made it a little bigger and nicer,” or “thank you, Lord, for the meal on my table, but could you have made it steak?” I don’t think we would do that, so why then do we complain about our circumstances?

I trust You Lord to provide for me, and I trust You Lord that you have a path in mind for me. I know that our paths will not be problem or trouble free, but I trust that you will hold my hand through the worst storm.

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Let’s get an early start on Thanksgiving. If you are feeling thankful for something in your life, leave me a comment. I’ll start, “I am thankful for each and every one of you. I am thankful for the friendship that I have been blessed with by you.”
Have a Blessed Sunday.

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  1. Julie Traxler says:

    I can’t believe all the inspirational topics and relevant stories and challenges you have. I am 73 years old. I am stylish and fairly intelligent , but I need to stay on track in my thinking and trending. I am grateful to you, Tania , for your faith and blog. Keep it up!

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    1. I am so glad that you like my blog, Julie!!!

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  2. Cheryl Reed says:

    I love your blog!! It’s like reading a good book that I can’t put down!! And I love that it includes the Lord and how He works in your life!! It’s so refreshing!!

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