Exodus 16 - Complaining Christian

Uh oh.

Conviction.

Like Homer Simpson would say, "Doh!".

I complain less than I used to but still more than I care to admit.

My house needs major repairs, we are driving cars that have over 140,000 miles on them, school loans are looming over head, and everything is just so expensive.

The truth is that this is my life. Have I always done the best with what God has given me? No. Have I always been in prayer for how to use the resources he provides me? No. I have grumbled. I have been jealous of what others have. I have taken for granted what God has given me.

Just as the Israelite's, I have complained about God's provisions.

No more.

I have really been concentrating on this the last 6 months. He is only good. He does not forsake me. He gives me what I need. I have to be in a constant state of praise and thanksgiving. I have faith that God is in control and will continue to give me what he knows that I need, not what I think I need or deserve.

We are really stepping up in our faith and committing to tithe this year. I am not going to make excuses. I am going to fully trust that he will provide. It is a big leap of faith. That money could buy groceries, cover a new car payment, pay off debt...But I am entrusting him with it. Our first fruits. Not sloppy seconds.

I know going in to this new chapter of my faith that I will be tested but my prayer is that I will trust him. He has already proved himself. Not that he even had to. Just like he did with the Israelite's. I am going to give him this part of my life. Faithfully. In the easy and hard times.

Lord God, thank you for the manna you give us. Thank you for your word. Thank you for building our faith through trials. Lord, help us to see your will for us. Help us to hear your voice, know your plans for us. Lord forgive us when we are complaining Christians. Forgive us when we don't think it is enough and when we feel we deserve more. Lord thank you for being so good to us. Thank you for being so good to me. -Amen

Good To Me

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