Missions Impossible Challenge for Today

Christian Working Woman Transcript

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 -
Missions Impossible of Scripture- DO EVERYTHING WITHOUT COMPLAINING

Do everything without complaining or arguing. That's what Paul wrote to the Philippians (Philippians 2:14). Does that seem like mission impossible to you

Maybe the Apostle Paul just doesn't understand that complaining is the modern way! Why, without complaining what would we talk about at work, on breaks, with our friends? But when Paul uses the word "everything," he just doesn't give us much room to maneuver, does he?

Think with me: When was the last time you complained about something? Last week, yesterday, ten minutes ago? Often we just have no idea how much we complain. Here's a challenge for you: See if you can make it through one entire day–like today–without complaining about anything. That includes the weather, the job, the company, the boss, the customers, your children, your car–everything.

If you will take that challenge, it will show you just how often you complain and don't even realize it. Complaining is not something we plan to do, it just happens. But doing everything without complaining or arguing is something we must plan to do. It won't just happen. You've got to pray it into your life daily, and then be very conscious and aware of it all day long. If you tend to be a complainer, it's a bad habit and it won't break easily. You'll have to work at it.

Complaining is contagious; if you complain, you cause others to do the same. The cure for this disease is thankfulness. We're told in Colossians 3 to put on thankfulness, and if you're wearing thankfulness each day, you won't be a complainer. When you feel like complaining, start reciting what you have to be thankful for. It will cure your complaining spirit quickly.

So, here's our mission impossible today: Whatever you're doing, do it without complaining. Wow, what a difference others will see in us if we allow God to work this miracle through us. Though it is mission impossible humanly speaking, the life of Christ within us makes it a possibility for those who are born from above.