Don’t Complain! Day #18 of “31 Days to a Better Deacon Wife”
DAY #18 DON’T COMPLAIN. DON’T COMPLAIN. DON’T COMPLAIN. DON’T COMPLAIN. DON’T .
There’s nothing pretty about a complaining woman. You’re going to love this assignment.
Many pastors and church leaders can hardly accomplish the work God has assigned them because they are too busy listening to trivial complaints and jumping through hoops to try to solve them all. Whatever you do, dear deacon’s wife, be a positive factor in your church body. Don’t complain.
Don’t complain about the youth minister’s haircut. Or the sermon length. Or the music style. Or the bathroom cleanliness. Or the room temperature. Or the….
Don’t complain on your way to church.
Don’t complain at church.
Don’t complain when you get home from church.
Don’t complain to your kids.
Don’t complain to your husband.
Don’t complain to the pastor’s wife.
Don’t complain to your friends.
Don’t complain about serving God.
Show your trust in God. Do not complain.
Here’s a true story: I was the pastor’s wife, and was chatting with a brand new Christian after worship service one day. A deacon’s wife walked up, interrupted abruptly, and said, “Diana, there’s some trash over there in the corner.” Then she walked away.
Think about it. Often, when God brings something to your attention, He may intend for you to be part of the solution. A deacon’s wife who is a constant complainer is rarely an asset to her husband or her church or her family. Be a fixer, not a hitter.
Be especially careful to never complain about your husband’s service to God or about your opportunities of serving God.
ASSIGNMENT: Now this is a little corny, but I dare you to do it. Get a sharpie marker or good ink pen and write the word “don’t” on the inside of your first pointer finger. Now write the word “complain” on the index finger. Do this activity, even if you’re the school principal or an important lawyer or salesperson. All day today, you’ll be reminded of this important instruction, and if you’ve slipped into a complaining habit, you can asks God’s help to change. No one wants to be around a critical, complaining, griping woman. After you’ve looked at those two words on your fingers all day, you’ll be reminded.
Brothers, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door! James 5:
Nor should we complain as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer. 1 Corinthians 10:10
Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 1 Peter 4:9
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Find more ideas for deacon wives at Deacon Magazine(LifeWay) and Deacon wives—Fresh Ideas to Encourage Your Husband and the Church (B&H Publishing).
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