Life has many twists and turns. Very few things remain the same. People change, situations change, and our health, finances, and relationships change at some point. However, when we count the cost and look at our blessings and the suffering of others, then we should all ask, “Why Should I Complain?” Do we have any legitimate reason, excuse, or right to complain because our life is less than suitable? No, we do not have the right to complain.
After all, life is not perfect, and neither are we, but we must always maintain a heart of gratefulness for what God has given us. Each day the news brings more and more painful situations to our attention. Money doesn’t last as long as it did in the past; people are angry, hateful, and ready to execute violence. Additionally, the pandemic has changed the face of relationships. Not as easy to meet new prospects, and so many women of all ages desire companionship. Some are single, and some are married and still feel alone. Are you one of them? If so, you are not alone; others struggle with the lack of a cooperative relationship. But, when you add up everything in your life, you must ask, “Why Should I Complain?”
As I conclude, let’s praise and thank God for every opportunity. Praise Him for His grace, mercy, lovingkindness, and most of all, for who He is. When our mouth wants to complain, when our eyes want to shed tears, wipe the tears away and change our tongue from complaining to blessing the Lord. My sisters, I wish you peace, joy, and love in your relationships. Those who are yet asking God for a loving relationship or a genuine caring spouse don’t give up, don’t faint, and keep trusting our Savior. I believe joy cometh in the morning if you can hold out. “Why Should I Complain?” I definitely should not! Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens. Lamentations 3:41. I’ll be back next week with a new post, “Broken Expectations!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie
Very well stated!
I agree that it is true that complaining about some things in life truly does not change them. Also, I totally agree that we should acknowledge and identify these things that hurt us emotionally, physically, financially or even hurt us spiritually, and seek God to help us process them so that we can be positive and effectively move on, and prayerfully not be negatively affected in the same way again.
I once heard someone say that when these things happen to us, that, instead of complaining and saying “why me”, they learned to say “why not me”, and in accepting that perspective, they would be able to look up and move on.
My sister, I also wish you peace, joy, and love in your relationships. Thank you for sharing these reminders in uplifting words of encouragement.
Thank you for your encouraging remarks. Yes, sometimes we have to say, “why not me.” I remember when my dad was diagnosed with cancer. At first, he said why me, but at some point, I remember hearing him say those words, “why not me.” I truly believe it helped him along with his faith in God. Thank you for your kind wishes, and may our gracious God bless and keep you in His arms, cradling you with His love, grace, and mercy.