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No more complants in the Upper Room #LI
15 years ago
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The drama on here is officially over and we (all of us here) promise to NEVER have such a thing happen again...pray that anger and frustration never plagues what we do here. And, of course, God gives us the perfect Upper Room for this whole mess...
And Guest Speaker for the sermon today, yay!
And If any Mod is reading this, the password has been changed back...
Complain! Complain!
Read Philippians 2:14-18
Do everything without complaining.
-Philippians 2:14 (NIV)
THE lines in the grocery store were long. There were only two cashiers, while six other registers stood unattended. It was the end of the workday for most of those standing in the lines. Frustration set in, and I stood there and complained like others. "They need more cashiers!" "Whatever happened to customer service?"
While relaxing later that evening, I watched the evening news. One of the stories was about a mission on skid row that was giving away clothing, shoes, and school supplies to children in need. Many homeless and low-income parents had camped out for up to four days on a sidewalk on behalf of their children. And I had complained about standing 15 minutes in a grocery store line! What kind of Christian witness did I show to others?
Our patience and peacefulness can shine like a light in a dark and perverse world. Are you shining brightly, or is your light clouded by complaints? Each of us can choose to shine brightly for God.
Jacqueline Leaycraft (California, USA)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, forgive us for complaining, and help us to be patient and show your kindness in difficult situations. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Our responses to life's daily annoyances can become chances to show Christ's love.
Prayer Focus
Homeless children and their families
And Guest Speaker for the sermon today, yay!
And If any Mod is reading this, the password has been changed back...
Complain! Complain!
Read Philippians 2:14-18
Do everything without complaining.
-Philippians 2:14 (NIV)
THE lines in the grocery store were long. There were only two cashiers, while six other registers stood unattended. It was the end of the workday for most of those standing in the lines. Frustration set in, and I stood there and complained like others. "They need more cashiers!" "Whatever happened to customer service?"
While relaxing later that evening, I watched the evening news. One of the stories was about a mission on skid row that was giving away clothing, shoes, and school supplies to children in need. Many homeless and low-income parents had camped out for up to four days on a sidewalk on behalf of their children. And I had complained about standing 15 minutes in a grocery store line! What kind of Christian witness did I show to others?
Our patience and peacefulness can shine like a light in a dark and perverse world. Are you shining brightly, or is your light clouded by complaints? Each of us can choose to shine brightly for God.
Jacqueline Leaycraft (California, USA)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, forgive us for complaining, and help us to be patient and show your kindness in difficult situations. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Our responses to life's daily annoyances can become chances to show Christ's love.
Prayer Focus
Homeless children and their families
~Wally Bear