One of the ways my tongue gets me in trouble is by complaining. I moan and groan about things that I should view as a blessing. I have to make supper, and I'm not sure what to make. Poor sad me. My laundry doesn't do itself, and everyone just has a terrible habit of changing their clothes daily. Boo-hoo. And so it goes, until I've convinced myself that I must have one of the most pitiable existences in the history of existences.
The reality is I am incredibly blessed. I am enviable to most of the world's population. I have an incredible heavenly future laid out for me. Many people of the world would be thankful just to have a meal to make, food to cook it with. And laundry isn't a problem with only one thing to wear at all times. And even if I had no meal to eat and clothing to wear, I could at least be thankful for the future eternity that I will be spending clothed in a robe of heavenly white, in a mansion prepared by the Lord.
If I wasn't so earthly minded, I think I would complain less. Paul says in Romans 8:18.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Thank you for this very good reminder. It is much needed in my own existence.
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