by Hazel Straub
Have you reacted to life disappointments with complaining? When we are unhappy and throw a self-pity party, fuel is given to the enemy of our soul. We get discouraged and either quit or run from what appears as an unbeatable giant. God has promised that he will not give us more than we can handle. We often get tests, so we can overcome the challenge, relying in faith on the Lord God.
The ancient Hebrews were miraculously delivered from slavery in Egypt. When ten of the spies brought back a report of giants, in the land of promise, the people responded with complaining and despair. Only two spies believed that God would give them their land, despite how things appeared. Complaining caused them to lose their blessing of something bigger. They ended up dying in the wilderness.
What will you choose today? Complaining or rejoicing in the Lord? Worshiping God and seeing victory or pouting? Going in pride and independence or faith in God giving you victory?
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (Philippians 2:14 NET)
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Well said! Thank You!
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By: Douglas Livingston on 05/10/2025
at 12:22 am
You’re welcome, Doug! 😊
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By: Pure Glory on 05/10/2025
at 12:59 pm
Amen!
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By: ICE-TIPPED PEN on 05/10/2025
at 4:12 am
Yes and amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 05/10/2025
at 1:01 pm
Amen, sister Hazel. Tough circumstances can make doubters of us all. But it doesn’t have to be this way! God honored the faith of Joshua and Caleb—who got go into the promised land—and He will honor our faith too!
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By: davidsdailydose on 05/10/2025
at 4:50 am
Yes, David, believing and trusting God, despite the circumstances makes us winners!
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By: Pure Glory on 05/10/2025
at 1:03 pm
So true. I remember being in a bad moment in life and I was having a pity party without even realizing it. Took me some time to come out o this hole. Thanks to God who had mercy on me and helped me. God is good!
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By: Gilberto Torres Jr. on 05/10/2025
at 8:07 am
Yes, complaining digs the pit we are in deeper. Thankfulness and praising God gets our attention off ourselves and on to God. Thank God for his mercy!
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By: Pure Glory on 05/10/2025
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