Desktop Devotional: Two
Today my devotion reminded me that God understands the difficulties of the long and uphill journey I’ve been on. Though I falter at times and my energy is spent, I have not let go of His hand! He is pleased with my desire to stay close to Him. However, what displeases God is my tendency to complain! Saints, if you are like me then the message from our devotion today is to talk to God about the difficulties of the path you are on. He knows about the stresses and strains that afflict you. You can vent to Him because doing so tempers your thoughts, and helps you see things from His perspective.
Complaining to others is another catastrophe altogether. It opens up doors to deadly sins, such as self-pity and rage. Whenever you are tempted to grumble, talk to the Lord! As you open up to Him, He will put His thoughts in your mind, and his song in your heart. (Psalm 55:22) “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” Also, (I Peter 5:7) “Cast your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you.”
Other References: Jeremiah 31:25; Philippians 2:14-16