Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life -- in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.
Philippians 2:14-16
Sometimes, “easier said than done,” right? Complaining is one of the first things we want to do. When things don’t go our way, what do we do, complain! And, if we have “complaint” with our mate, doesn’t it usually turn into an argument?
God wants better for us!
Not only in our relationships (especially our godly relationships), at home, in the work place, at school or any place where your walk is being scrutinized by others.
This is why God wants us blameless- He doesn’t want anyone to point their finger at us. He doesn’t want us to have “reputation” of being a complainer or worse, an arguer! No, we are called in Mat 5 to be PEACEMAKERS! And, how blessed are those who are the peacemaker!
We live in a world of hate and haters! They LOVE to argue, spew hate, put down, point fingers, and just plain snub and rub in their views of hate. Don’t follow that path!
But, God has a different message: LOVE! Not “the love of…” but just plain LOVE.
GOD wants us to be different: SHINY, like the stars in the universe! OBEDIENT, holding on to the Word of Life. God wants us to hold out, being godly, and righteous. This is His goal for us! Above ALL, be separated and far from the crooked and depraved generation of hate and haters! Stand out as God’s child, for we are all different!
We have a job to do in this life!
Do it without complaining!
And, do it without arguing!
In all you do, DO as unto the Lord!
and you will never go wrong!
If God is put first, everything will fall into place. If God is place first and center in our lives as we submit, we can resist- (shove away violently, and keep far from us) this enemy who is ever present and wants us to fail in God’s endeavors for us. God said in His word, this devil will flee. If you know God’s word, and use it for your good, the enemy has lost ALL say in your life! Jesus has this!
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Thank you, Father, for your Word today. Thank you for the reminder of not complaining or arguing. Or, even falling into the trap because You want better of us.
Thank you that we are NOT depraved and crooked, NO Lord, but blameless and pure in Your sight. We are the peacemakers, this is what You intend for us! We are the Children of God, Your children, and You Father, are pleased! We shine! We make You proud. We make You smile.
Help us, Abba, as we HOLD ON and hold out, never letting go, and never surrendering to the way of the world, and even ourself being “tempted” to complain and argue, or fall into that trap. But help us to hold on to You, for You are the Author and Finisher of our faith Lord, holding tight with all we have. Let it be our mission to be a people of peace. A mission to choose to please the Father by putting You first in our lives! A mission to “do right.”
Abba, honor this scripture with Your help for all of us to do better.
And Lord, for some it is hard to bite our tongue, help us! Bless us with your peace, and teach us when it is time to speak, and a time to be quiet!
Show the arguer and the complainer Lord, that there is a better way; Yours. A peaceful way, an honorable way IN You. Help us to be reminded that if we are the “finger pointers” that 3 fingers point right back into our direction as we point at others. Speak to us Lord the revelations of ALL Your Truth.
We belong to You, and You want the best from/in/through us as we REPRESENT You.
Help us all to do better, Lord. Forgive our errors, and teach us humility, and teach us peace, and teach us to be just like You.
Thank you for Your Word, I pray that You SEND it, prosper it, and grow it with fruit.
In Jesus name, I pray.
Amen
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