I Need to Get Something Off My Chest - Day 3 of 5

Five-day devotional based on the message, "I Need to Get Something Off My Chest" by Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers on June 22, 2025. Click here to watch the video.

Devotional
Complaining may seem harmless, but it carries significant consequences. It spreads negativity like a virus, creates division, and can rob us of the blessings God wants to give us. In the Israelites’ story, we see how their grumbling led to division and prevented them from entering the Promised Land. Complaining can fracture relationships and blind us to God’s goodness. Recognizing these outcomes challenges us to consider the impact of our words and attitudes, and to choose a path that aligns with God’s will.

Bible Verse
"When the Lord heard your complaining, he became very angry. So he solemnly swore, ‘Not one of you from this wicked generation will live to see the good land I swore to give your ancestors.’" — Deuteronomy 1:34-35

Sermon Quote
"A spirit of complaining can destroy marriages, fracture friendships, divide churches, and weaken a nation. It blinds us to God’s goodness and robs us of the blessings He wants to give us like joy, peace, contentment, unity, and healthy loving relationships."

Reflection Question
How has complaining affected your relationships or opportunities in the past?

Prayer
Lord, open my eyes to the consequences of my complaining and help me to choose words that build up rather than tear down. Grant me the humility to seek Your blessings and to foster unity and peace. Amen.