Stop complaining and say…

My son has wifi at home for his iPad, however when we are in the car, he can’t connect to the internet. One day he asked me to add data to his tablet. I explained, that at this time I can’t add another bill to my account. He was upset. I had to quickly remind him that he should be thankful that he at least have wifi at home. I went on to explain that, It was once a time when he did not have ANY internet for his iPad at all. A few months after having that conversation, surprisingly my cell phone service gave me 10GB of data to use with my hotspot. I could not wait to surprise my son when he got in the car. I explained to him that he now has data he could use while on the go. However, it was limitless data. He was excited for about the first 10 minutes of hearing the great news. Then suddenly, he began to complain and ask me why can’t he have unlimited data? Why do he only have a little bit? I was disappointed by his ungratefulness, that I took his iPad away. All I wanted from my son was to hear him say “Thank you.” Instead, it felt like I did something wrong. I was only trying to put a smile on his face. 

God spoke to me so profoundly. He reminded me that this is how we, (his children) do him at times. We pray for something, and when it does not look or come like we expect it to, we complain. God wants to trust us with little. Therefore, I say to you today, be patient and trust His process. He is shaping and molding you. He wants to trust you to live out His purpose for your life. If He gives us things too soon or give us too much, we will only make a mess out of it. God forgive us. Help us to be faithful and appreciative of the “little” things. I want only what you have for me this season. In all things remind us to be THANKFUL. Most importantly, get the glory out of our life!

Verse of Meditation: Luke 16:10 (NIV)

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

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Author: Telleice Caraway

I'm a dedicated wife, author, CLC and mother of a blended family of five children and 3 grandchildren. I started a personal relationship with Jesus Christ on March 2, 2013. From that day forward, my life has forever changed! I love Jesus and I have a passion for helping women of all ages and walks of life. As a Certified Lactation Counselor, I enjoy helping moms and baby breastfeed successfully. My favorite moto is "Any breast milk is better than none." I believe every mother and baby have their own unique breastfeeding journey. I look forward to walking with families to make the journey rewarding! I have been married to my loving husband, Michael since 2005 . We have experienced God's unmerited favor on our lives. However, It has not always been easy. Just like other married couples, we have faced many obstacles: In-law issues, financial issues, blended family issues, infidelity, cheating, etc. In 2011, we were near a divorce and our marriage was nearly over, but God had other plans for our union. He has restored our marriage, healed, and delivered us both. We are now SYMBIS Marriage Counselors and the proud founders of A2GG (Adding 2 God’s Gifts (Adding2godsgifts.com) A2GG is a sports development and mentor-ship program for the youth. To conclude, we enjoy attending church and helping families overcome the strategies of the enemy. View all posts by Telleice Caraway