I was tired. With me at least, I get so tired I just want to cry. A girl thing? dunno? I have learned through the years when this happens that nothing is actually wrong. Those moments when my husband presses me because I am bawling. At the time EVERYTHING is wrong and I just want to blame a long list of offenses. I am mad about the mess the kids made, or upset at all the cleaning that needs to be done. I am fed up with the dishwasher not working right. Why did someone leave the milk out???…again??? ….The reality is nothing is wrong, I am just tired. The answer….sleep. The next morning everything is right with the world again.
So when I came home from a school run exhausted I went straight to bed. I laid there, but could not cry. I could not sleep either–my head was churning with my to-do list. But my “woe is me drama” was kicking in. Had someone been there they may have had to listen and view my madness while I complained to myself about all my misfortunes. I must say I sounded ridiculous. (It was one of those moments I am glad I did not get on social media or talk to anyone-LOL!) I looked out at the beautiful view from my window. I thought of my husband and how he got up a full 90 minutes before me. Why doesn’t he ever cry? He never lays there crying out about all the travesties of his life. No, he got up and went to work. He does it all the time. Does he deserve to come home to me like this? He probably had gone through 100 emails and 1 conference call before I had my coffee. Oh my gosh, why am I complaining so much when my life is so awesome?
I told myself to “SHUT UP and QUIT WHINING!”
(I said it out loud to me and my dog.)
I hit the “Pause” button so to speak.
I got a little more caffeine and plotted my day while dressing. I dare say I got a few things done too! My husband got home early from work that day unexpectedly. I met him with a smile, and we enjoyed some time together before school let out again, and kids were home. And finally, because we were both so tired that night, we both got some much needed sleep. The next day all the “drama” seemed trivial. I could see the blessings clearer.
The Bible states in Philippians 2:14 Do everything without grumbling and arguing, and in James 5:9 Brothers, do not complain about one another, so that you may not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!
Complaining can be destructive. It can take away from our peace and joy, and leads to arguments and envy. God basically doesn’t like it. He would prefer we give our cares to him and not vent to the outside world.
Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
How differently things can be if we address life with a smile, with NO drama. Are we complaining to complain? What do we really have going so bad? And how are we projecting to the outside world when we complain all day? I have thought about how lovely the second half of that day was compared to what it could have been if I had not hit “pause” and brought my issues to God, and I am so glad I took the time to change my mindset to one of joy and thankfulness.
If you are feeling “grumbley” (as some versions of the bible put it), press the “PAUSE” button and STOP THE DRAMA! (Maybe don’t yell at your dog!) Bring your issues to GOD, and get on with your day with a thankful heart. ….And make sure to get a good night’s sleep!
I am going to press “submit” now.
Momster 4 Christ 