Journey Day 114

I have a challenge for all of you and for myself. It's simple, but if you choose to take it on it will not be easy. I challenge you to 14 days of no complaining. Elisabeth Elliot tells the story of one of her friends, Nina Jean, who realized the effect that complaining had on the israelites. They continually whined to God, the God who had given them so much and freed them from slavery. Nina Jean decided that if complaininig was what kept the Israelites from recieving all that God had to offer them, then she was going to stop. 14 straight days of no complaining. When we change our attitude about the world, don't you think that sooner than later it will actually change the way the world looks to us? Elliot said, "I get the impression that the fourteen day trial was enough to kick the habit. I've never heard her complain. It's not just the sunshine and the colors that make her kitchen a nice place to be. It's that Nina Jean is there." I don't know about you, but I want people to see me that way. To see the joy that God has given me, and not a bad attitude. Now I know that sometimes we are going to have bad days, and we are going to need to cry to our friends, or just blow off some steam. I do that all the time! But I am challenging myself to 14 days free of any kind of complaining, I want to be able to find the silver lining in even the most difficult situation. I know that this challenge won't be easy, in fact I know its going to be extremely difficult, and I may stumble at times, but I am going to rely on God to change my tune, and in turn change the way I see the world around me! Will you join me in this? When people are around me I want them to see the joy that God has given me, more than they see anything else!I'm going to start October 25th and it will end November 7th. This challenge is just one more step towards controlling my tongue! Enjoy God today, delight in who He is dear ones, and He will give you the desires of you heart : )

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