Don't Grumble - James 5:9

Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! (James 5:9)

Patient Father,

It is so easy to develop a pattern of complaining. Some people, I believe, make it a hobby of grumbling. Somehow it becomes so much a part of their nature that it strangely makes them happy. But the truth is that such behavior is destructive and it greatly discourages those who are striving to make a difference.

Negativity is habit forming and I pray that you protect these children from developing a negative mindset. I pray they look at things positively and optimistically. I pray their words encourage rather than discourage. May they criticize sparingly and when critique is warranted, I pray that they do so in a way that does not discourage. I ask that you surround them with positive minded people who will help them to develop a like mindset.

I pray that they always consider the feelings of others when they open their mouths and seek to spur others on to good works.

Amen