- May 31, 2018
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I was sitting thinking today and remembered something that happened years ago and thought I'd share the quick story.
My family and I had just moved into our dream property but it needed some work. I have a very bad back and can't do physical things without severe pain. Well I had to fix a rotting deck. which is pretty physical and was very painful.
This was early on in my Christianity and I cussed and complained a lot. I was a very grumpy person due to chronic pain. I am pretty sure I was just starting the Bible at that time and didn't really know how God thinks about complaining (haha).
Well I remember just reaaaalllly cursing and complaining (out loud) while building this deck. I was in so much pain but this had to be done. I was in the middle of just having a pity party and complaining to God that I hurt so much. Just being miserable. Well I slipped on something and put my hand out to break my fall and the palm of my hand landed on an old nail sticking up through a 2x4.
It didn't go all the way through but it hurt bad. When I pulled the nail out I looked at my palm and suddenly in my mind was the crucifixion of our Christ. It brought to my mind all that he suffered for us. Here I am at this wonderful property that He gave me, at a wonderful time in my life, whining and complaining because of my pain instead of being grateful.
Well in an instant I realized my error. He corrected that problem right there and then. It was awesome. I am so grateful now for our great God and what he has done for me. I don't complain because I have nothing to complain about. Life comes with pain but if you focus on it instead of Christ you take the negative path which is darkness. Thank you Jesus!
My family and I had just moved into our dream property but it needed some work. I have a very bad back and can't do physical things without severe pain. Well I had to fix a rotting deck. which is pretty physical and was very painful.
This was early on in my Christianity and I cussed and complained a lot. I was a very grumpy person due to chronic pain. I am pretty sure I was just starting the Bible at that time and didn't really know how God thinks about complaining (haha).
Well I remember just reaaaalllly cursing and complaining (out loud) while building this deck. I was in so much pain but this had to be done. I was in the middle of just having a pity party and complaining to God that I hurt so much. Just being miserable. Well I slipped on something and put my hand out to break my fall and the palm of my hand landed on an old nail sticking up through a 2x4.
It didn't go all the way through but it hurt bad. When I pulled the nail out I looked at my palm and suddenly in my mind was the crucifixion of our Christ. It brought to my mind all that he suffered for us. Here I am at this wonderful property that He gave me, at a wonderful time in my life, whining and complaining because of my pain instead of being grateful.
Well in an instant I realized my error. He corrected that problem right there and then. It was awesome. I am so grateful now for our great God and what he has done for me. I don't complain because I have nothing to complain about. Life comes with pain but if you focus on it instead of Christ you take the negative path which is darkness. Thank you Jesus!
