Do Not Murmur Against God And His Dealings With You

If you don’t think God takes murmuring seriously, read this:

“Don’t murmur against God and his dealings with you as some of them did, for that is why God sent his angel to destroy them. All these things happened to them as examples… to warn us against doing the same things” (1 Corinthians 10:10-11 TLB).

Not only do murmuring and complaining hinder your prayers from being answered, but they also affect your health and the happiness of those around you.

So, here are three things to do:

First, 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.

“The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV).

Second, 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).

Third, talk to your doctor. When the people and situations around you constantly feel like ‘a pain in the neck’ to you, it could be due to a literal pain in your neck or some other part of your body.

Chemical imbalances can cause sickness, but the right medical help can restore your perspective.

And watch your diet – too much caffeine and sugar can adversely alter your mood and cause a spike in your insulin.

Bottom line: the physical affects the mental, emotional and spiritual!

By Alfred B. Nyamekye