No More Complaining

I read a story earlier this week that I found fascinating as well as educative and thought to share. The story is told of a wise man who people go to, to complain about the problems they are going through. As time went on, the wise man discovered that many of the people who come complain about the same things repeatedly.
One day, the wise man decided to call a meeting of the whole community, particularly of those who come repeatedly to him. As they all sat to listen to the wise man, he told them all a joke and they all roared with laughter.

After a few minutes, he told them the same joke and only a few of them smiled. Then he told the same joke for a third time, but no one laughed or smiled anymore. He then went ahead and did it again, by this time some started grumbling while others were looking awkwardly wondering what was wrong with the wise man. Upon this observation, the wise man looked around again and smiled. He then said: ‘You can’t laugh at the same joke over and over. So why are you always crying about the same problem?

This little message from the wise man is so profound. Many of us are in the habit of complaining repeatedly about our problems; but I can clearly state to you that that is not the way to handle our problems nor is it the way God advises us to tackle our challenges.
Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Philippians 2:14

Rather than complain or worry repeatedly about a matter, pray, and thank God for what you need so that you will experience the peace of God in your heart and mind. God still answers prayers, so tell Him and trust Him to help you.

~~God is on your side!