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Discontent

Grumbling
against
leadership.

And
wilderness
living conditions.

Discontent
“if only”s
en route to
the promised land.

Discontent.

Heart of the matter

And Moses’ words
to the Israelites 
cut to the  
heart of 
the matter— 

“Your complaints 
are not against us 
but against 
the Lord.”
(Exodus 16:8

Discontent

Discontent
in my spirit,
I mutter
my “if only”s
about
a situation
we face.

Questioning 
leaders’
decisions.

And are these 
just and right 
requirements of us? 

Grumbling revealed

That morning 
my grumbling meets 
the sword of the Spirit 
in Exodus 16. 

A not-so-gentle 
reminder.  

Revealing pride. 
Divided heart. 
Critical spirit. 

Teach me Your ways

My complaints
are against You,
Sovereign Lord.

I confess.
Repent. 
And pray. 

Teach me Your ways,
O God, my Father.
I want to know You.
And obey.
With all my heart.

What about you?

Have you struggled with grumbling? A critical spirit? How has the Lord cut to the heart of the matter in your life?

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2 replies on “Discontent”

I read this passage today! It mixed in my heart with the passages from 1 Thessalonians 4-5 from yesterday’s worship – regarding Christ’s return. Both the Promised Land and the Rapture are beyond the imagination. God’s plans & desires are more – so much more! What I need to remember is to let HIS Words define my desires and let go of people’s ideas.

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