As I sit and inwardly grumble about my day at work; computer crashing with grades due tomorrow, new class with no access to attendance or lesson plans, I am slapped with the reality of my ungratefulness. I flip on the t.v. and begin to watch the pictures scroll across the screen filled with devastating images of Japan's disaster. These beautiful people have lost their lives, their family members, their homes, and their towns. They are living in shelters and some remain to be rescued. How could I possibly, even for a second, complain about not having A COMPUTER at work. I am so incredibly blessed to have all that I have. But, unfortunately and regrettably, I found a way to complain and I am convicted of my selfishness.
Thankfully, I serve a loving and forgiving God, full of mercy and grace. He shows me my sin, sometimes very clearly.
Phil 2:14-17
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life -- in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.
1 John 1:8 - 9
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Instead of complaining, I will pray diligently for those that have stuggles way beyond my comprehension.
