Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippines 2:14 NIV Bible
I just got off the phone with my doctor's assistant and found myself not willing to do exactly as they said. Of course, I had a counter offer for them. That doesn't seem so much like arguing, but isn't it still just a way to appease those you are arguing with?
They wanted me to take a medication that has certain side effects that I don't want to chance. I told the very kind assistant, that I would be willing to do any healthy things instead of taking the recommended medication. That conversation happened about 15 minutes ago, so it was fresh on my mind. Then, I realized that I also grumble and argue with the Lord God in pretty much the same way, although I don't actually realize that's what it is.
I tell the Lord God things like this when I think He wants me to do something, "Lord, I'm not so sure that I want to do what You asked me, because I'm far too busy, etc. How about I do this other thing instead?" I hadn't really connected the dots before, which really makes me think. When I ask the Lord to take care of my food, body, stress, and eating, He doesn't say to me, "Debbie, I'm not so sure I want to do what you asked Me, because I'm far too busy, etc. How about I do this other thing instead?" I feel really horrible, because I've been doing this periodically over many years now! I need to ask for forgiveness for grumbling and arguing when He asks anything of me, and be more open to be receptive to what He requests!
