I had someone call me at the church office one time and ask for the HR Office, as they wanted to file a complaint. That was a fun conversation. Have you ever wondered where the “Complaint Department” is for Christians? It’s a two-part answer.
Part 1: “Do all things without complaining and disputing” (Phil. 2:14). Well, looks like the “Complaint Department” got closed before it could ever open. Circle the word “all.” No complaining! (Ancient Israel apparently missed this memo.)
Part 2: “I pour out my complaint before Him” (Psa. 142:2). When you’ve got a complaint, consider Luke 6:31 and then Colossians 3:13, then grab 1 Peter 5:7. After that (or better yet, before that), “cry out to the Lord” (Psa. 142:1). Take your “trouble” (142:2) to Him: “My spirit was overwhelmed…No one acknowledges me…No one cares for my soul…I am brought very low…they are stronger than I” (142:3, 4, 6). After you unload your complaint, remember: “You knew my path…You are my refuge…You shall deal bountifully with me” (142:3, 5, 7). Leave it with Him! He will take care of it…and you!