Get over the whinge

Let's be honest, we all moan about things. But it doesn't fix much. We'd probably all agree that complaining doesn't lead to a healthy soul.

Have a read of Numbers 27:1-11. The laws prevented Zelophehad's five unmarried and brotherless daughters from inheriting their father's money. The sisters could have just gone around grumbling and becoming bitter. But instead, they kept their hearts positive and got pro-active. They went to see Moses and explained their problem to him. Moses took the problem to God, who agreed with the sisters and instructed Moses to give them their inheritance. Instead of complaining about their problem to anyone who'd listen and never getting it sorted out, the sisters explained it to people who could do something about it - to God, who could tell Moses to change the law, and to Moses, who could put the change into action.

Where would we be in this grumbling case? Next time something goes wrong, let's think constructively. It takes genuine effort, but to avoid getting into a flap and moaning about whatever it is will be worth it. Let's figure out who can help us and go to them. Explain what's going on and ask for help. Oh, and obviously, before that happens, take it to God.



So what now? Next time you feel a bit of a whinge coming on, stop yourself. Take yourself out of the situation, and into a quiet space. Tell God first, out loud if you can, before you tell anyone else. Let him change your approach.





— SCRIPTURE —

'So Moses brought their case before the Lord.' Numbers 27:5 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Exo 39-40, John 5:31-47, Ps 15, Pro 27:10-12