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<\/a>For the letter \u201cw,\u201d Ms. Marquez suggests that we have some wine. Here\u2019s the thing. There is a history of alcoholism in my family. I have seen first-hand what alcohol can do to a person and the damage that can be done to relationships. So I\u2019m going to nix this one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Instead of \u201cwine,\u201d I\u2019m going to suggest that we can energize our attitude if we stop \u201cwhining.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Unfortunately, we are a bunch of whiners. From the beginning, God dealt with complainers and grumblers. And what did our biblical friends complain about? Well, just about everything!<\/p>\n
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From the work load, to the food, to the lack of water, to the lack of abilities, to you name it, they whined about it.<\/p>\n
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But here\u2019s the thing. In Numbers 11, the Hebrew nation complained to God about their hardships. This passage tells us that God\u2019s anger was aroused. What does that tell you about God? He doesn\u2019t like whiners.<\/p>\n
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There are multiple verses of Scripture that help us to understand that we are not to be whiners. Take a look.<\/p>\n
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From Galatians 5:19-21 (NIV), we find that whining will lead to acts of the sinful nature. Like \u201csexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.\u201d <\/em>When we aren\u2019t happy, we don\u2019t want to be alone in our whining. We will find others to take along with us. Dissensions and factions have no place in our Christian walk.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Philippians 2:14 (NIV) tells us to \u201cDo everything without complaining or arguing.\u201d<\/em> Um, that says EVERYTHING.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And here\u2019s another thought. \u201cDon\u2019t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!\u201d <\/em>(James 5:9 \u2013 NIV) Who is listening to your grumbling? The Judge Himself! He\u2019s right outside your door, so stop whining!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you whine about offering hospitality to another? Apparently Peter\u2019s audience felt the need to whine, for he mentions it in 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV). \u201cOffer hospitality to one another without grumbling.\u201d <\/em>I\u2019m reminded of Mary and Martha. Martha whined to Jesus about having to be hospitable and Mary not helping out. What a scene that must have been.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So how can we get out of the habit of whining? I believe we find a good solution from the Book of Isaiah. Take a look.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAnd finally this, God\u2019s Message for the family of Jacob, the same God who redeemed Abraham: \u2018No longer will Jacob hang his head in shame, no longer grow gaunt and pale with waiting. For he\u2019s going to see his children, my personal gift to him\u2014lots of children. And these children will honor me by living holy lives. In holy worship they\u2019ll honor the Holy One of Jacob and stand in holy awe of the God of Israel. Those who got off-track will get back on-track, and complainers and whiners learn gratitude.\u2019\u201d<\/em> (Isaiah 29:22-24 \u2013 The Message)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Did you catch it? When we learn to be grateful, when our hearts are filled with gratitude, there is no room for whining.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What have you been whining about lately? Why? What are you grateful for? Have you allowed that gratitude to surface and overflow into other areas of your life? Friend, if your heart needs an attitude adjustment, turn to Psalm 33. Spend some time with God and allow yourself to be reminded of what He has done for you. I believe in the end you will be able to say these words.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 33:20-22 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s stop our whining!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Just a few more letters and we\u2019ll have gone through the entire alphabet working to boost our happiness and energize our attitudes. Today we are going to take a look at the letter \u201cw.\u201d For the letter \u201cw,\u201d Ms. Marquez suggests that we have some wine. Here\u2019s the thing. 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