Complaining

Complaining is an easy sin. It is also contagious. All it takes is for one person to start complaining and then it spreads to others like a virus. It is easy for the atmosphere to become contaminated with complaints. But nasty weather easily dissipates with a little sunshine.
One time I found myself disgusted at the grumbling of a fellow worker. It seemed as if this was his sole reason for getting out of bed in the morning. His complaining, however, soon became my complaining. Every negative thing at work was thoroughly scrutinized. We had become fellow complainers. My conscience then kicked in and I tried to curve the complaining. It was not long until I realized that I was complaining about his complaining to others. And then I was complaining about my complaining!
Coming to my senses I remembered that we ought to be content in whatever state we are in. The task that we must take on at work may be a hard one and sometimes we find ourselves passing the day in a spirit of grumbling rather than a spirit of contentment and happiness. When this happens let us remember that whatever we do we do not for men but for the Lord. It is the "God man" that we are working for not "the man."
To apply this principle is a big step towards everyday happiness. And you might be surprised to find that this attitude is more appealing to complainers than you think. It gives them a sense of purpose in what may be a dead end job to them. Glorifying God becomes more important than the "injustices" of our lives.