Don’t be a grumbler (1)

‘Nor grumble, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer.’ 1 Corinthians 10:10 NASB20

If you don’t think God takes grumbling seriously, read this: ‘Nor grumble, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.’ (1 Corinthians 10:10-11 NASB20). Not only does grumbling and complaining hinder your prayers from being answered, but they also affect your health, and the happiness of those around you. So:

1) Pray before entering your day. Receive God’s help first thing. Don’t wait until you’re overwhelmed with problems. Ask Him to permeate you with His peace and joy and enable you to respond His way during the entire day. ‘… for the joy of the Lord is your strength’ (Nehemiah 8:10 KJV). 2) Get a good night’s sleep. Many metabolic and other restorative processes occur during the various stages of sleep. If you don’t get enough sleep for your system to be renewed, you will probably feel annoyed by the smallest things. David said, ‘I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me’ (Psalm 3:5 NKJV). 3) Talk to your doctor. When the people and situations around you constantly feel like ‘a pain in the neck’ to you, it may be due to a literal pain in your neck or some other part of your body. Chemical imbalances can cause clinical depression, but the right medical help can restore your perspective. And watch your diet. Too much caffeine and sugar will adversely alter your mood and cause a spike in your insulin. Bottom line: the physical affects the mental, emotional, and spiritual!