Living In The No Whining Zone Meadowbrook Baptist Church

                                                                                                                         Psalm 116:12-17 



I. Focus On What You Have. (vs. 13)

The psalmist was grateful for all God’s “goodness to me”.

The business world doesn’t want you to be content.

Greed kills gratitude.

Think of what God has blessed you with – salvation, forgiveness, a home in heaven, peace, joy….

II. Focus On Being A Blessing. (vs. 14)

The psalmist feels the need “to fulfill my vows to the Lord”.

As a recipient of great blessings, the psalmist feels he has a duty to help others.

“A shoulder full of responsibility has no room for a chip.”

As you invest in others you find purpose and fulfillment.

III. Focus On EternalThings. (vs. 15-17)

The psalmist realized that the death of one of God’s children doesn’t happen without great deliberation.

To a saint, death brings a freedom from earthly chains.

For a child of God, the end results of the Christian life far outweigh any present earthly trials.

CONCULSION:

“Forgive Me When I Whine”

Strive to live in the No-Whine Zone