Complaining

I've never been much of a complainer/moaner in the past but since the appeal process, I've been at it non-stop.

Is my life really that unfair?

In comparison to bigger things in life...
     - I have a family that loves me
     - I have friends that respect me for who I am
     - I am back in medicine
     - I have food that keeps me going
     - I have shelter that keeps me safe from wind, snow and rain
     - I am in a stable country (well, maybe up for debate with the way the economy is going but pretty stable anyway)
     - I'm not persecuted for my faith
    .. and the list goes on

When I was staying with the host family for the past year, the little girl in the family would often remark how 'unfair' her life was. Her definition of 'unfair' was to finish her food and do her homework. From an adult's point of view, that is perfectly fair - it's part of life and you just have to get on with it. How often do we moan about things in life when we could just get on with it? How does our Father perceive this?

Fair enough (no pun intended), there are things in life that are unfair. Why are there starving children in Africa (sorry for cliche)? Why is there corruption? How do people get away with cheating and lying when I appear to be doing things the proper way - then get penalised? We live in a broken world. Yes, life is unfair but ultimately we have to rest assured that God will judge each person accordingly.

This doesn't mean that we don't want change - in ways that will improve systems, relationships etc. I just feel that complaining about it may not be the best approach.

I'm still frustrated at certain circumstances in life but I am determined to be more aware of times when I am simply moaning. I don't feel that this serves as a great witness for those around me.

Do we like being around people who moan too much?

Please give me a smack next time you see me complaining. I give you permission.

So off to BLS I go without complaining..

Philippians 3:14-17 "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 labour for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you."