“I am not easy to please”
“I am judgmental”
“It relieves my insecurity to point out faults in others”
“I don’t want this problem to be my fault.”
“I don’t want this problem to be seen as my fault.”
“I need you to be on my side of this conflict”
“I might later complain about you if you bother me at all”
“I need to vent”
“I don’t have a gracious spirit”
“I deserve your pity.”
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So . . . don’t complain about people a lot, is what I’m saying.
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September 6, 2011 at 7:37 pm
pk
Convicting! Have I ever told you how much it bugs me when people like you step on my toes??
September 7, 2011 at 11:03 pm
jamsco
It’s my big feet, isn’t it.
I am not recalling a time when I’ve ever heard you complain about someone.
September 16, 2011 at 10:07 am
Chris
Also:
“I’m so busy fretting about what is not going right that I’m failing to see all of God’s beautiful blessings and grace.
Our pastor preached some messages on thankfulness this year. What an eye opener to see that unthankfulness is not just unthoughtful–it’s wicked!
http://www.bbcpa.org/sermons/2010/audio/11_07_10am.mp3
http://www.bbcpa.org/video/11_14_10video.htm
September 16, 2011 at 10:14 am
Chris
Oh, here’s the video version of the first one…
http://www.bbcpa.org/video/11_07_10.htm