Weekly Newsletter Nov. 18

 One virus that often infects our homes and families is the virus of complaining. We've all met that person who has nothing positive to say. No one wants to stay around that kind of attitude.

My wife Carolyn is excellent about letting me know when I've been griping and complaining. She can feel my negativity just by the way I turn the door knob as I enter the house. Be sure of this: that last sentence is NOT a complaint! Carolyn makes me a better man, husband, father, and friend. I am grateful for her. 

Gratitude is the antidote that stops griping. It's hard to complain when you're grateful. I dare you to try genuinely being grateful while you complain. It doesn't work, and it makes me realize how silly my complaints are to begin with. 

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ." Philippians 4:6-7



Our Great Loving Heavenly Father: When I complain, I know you don't like it. I hardly even like myself when all I can see is the negative. Forgive me. Thank you for all that you have done for me. First, you love me. Second, you forgive me. Third, you give me a new start over and over. Fourth, you teach me. Fifth, ... [You finish the list and be grateful!] In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Roger Frederick
Lead Pastor

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