No complaining? Yep, that is what is says.

"We should not lust after evil things...And do not become idolaters... nor let us commit sexual immorality....nor complain.... No temptation has seized you except what is common to man; but God is faithful, Who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with temptation will also make a way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10: 6-13

"Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death" James 1: 13-15


"Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart" 2 Timothy 2:22

The best way that I have learned to flee from temptations, from lusts, from the desire to idolize things, is to set my gaze on my Lord. If I am focused on Him, the things of this world have a much harder time grasping my attention. For who would look at an crack in the side walk when the grand canyon is before them?
1 peter 1 tells me to rest my "mind FULLY upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as OBEDIENT children, not conforming to the former lusts, as in (my) ignorance, but as He who called (me) is holy, (I) also be holy in all (my) conduct".
If I meditate on the things of God and pursue Him above all else, when temptation comes I will know where to turn.

I am called to be diligent in adding to my faith virtue, knowledge, SELF-CONTROL, perseverance, godliness, brotherly-kindness, and love.
This means not complaining. I need to have thanksgiving on my lips, not grumbling. I am called to be holy as my God is holy. I cannot do this... but He can do it in me.

I can only do this through the love and the grace of my Lord and Savior. I turn to Him for all strength. He is worth it all, millions of times over. I can do all things through Him: resist temptation, flee youthful lusts, be obedient and have self-control, mediate on Him and His goodness. For He is stronger than the things of this world, He has overcome them.


Thank You, my Lord, my Rock, my Savior, my Redeemer, the Love of my life, Holy One, that You would help me in every trial, in every temptation. You never leave me nor forsake me. You love me even though I can not even come close to deserving Your love. You care for me though I do nothing to gain approval or favor. You are good and holy, I am not. Yet You love me, You sustain me, You carry me, You guide me. Lord teach me to never wander from You. Help me set my eyes upon You. Be my life. I thank You Lord for Your immeasurable kindness and Love.
With love, to Love
Amen.