Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.
Philippians 2:14-16 NLT
I complain when someone cuts me off while driving. I complain when the children in our neighborhood use the side of our house as a battering-ram without caring how much they traumatize my cats. I complain about how horrible I look. Why? Oh why?
Stopping a habit that seems ingrained in our bones is hard, but it is not impossible.
I refuse to argue with people. After years of working on my communication and understanding how my brain reacts to tension/rage, I will walk away from an argument. I don’t mind having a tough conversation, but when it turns into a brawl, I am out.
I want to be a light in the darkness. I don’t want my walk to be hindered by useless complaining and arguing. I want to pour into others, to lift them up, to love on them, and to reflect the grace of Christ.
So I am asking you to help me be accountable. If you hear me complaining, please remind me this is not something I want to do. If I start arguing, please check me.
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