Build your case - then wait!
Complain: To express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, resentment, or grief. We have a whole lot of synonyms for "complain" - words like grumble, growl, and whine. None of these words is entirely flattering, are they? In fact, each of them carries a little bit of a negative connotation. In most cases, when we enter into our "complaint" mode, we are protesting "against" something done, said, etc. Not surprisingly, the antonyms for complain are words like rejoice and celebrate. Today, we explore a passage in the Psalms where we are actually told it is "okay" to complain - as there are times when we "must" - but in so doing, we are to maintain an attitude of heart that keeps us from lashing out at others (and God). Complain if you must, but don’t lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking. Build your case before God and wait for his verdict. (Psalms 4:4-5 MSG) Of late, it has been hard to watch the ph...