"So he called the name of that place Kibroth Hattaavah [literally Graves of Craving], because there they buried the people who had yielded to craving."
~Numbers 11:34
In Numbers 11, the people began to complain about the manna, God's perfect provision. What began as a grumbling about what they had to eat, led to a dissatisfaction with God's provision, which in turn led them to reject and despise God's plan and purpose for them. Ultimately, they questioned His love and goodness--His character.
"...in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." ~1 Thessalonians 4:8
Lord,
Help me to become a person who is grateful and thankful. When I start to complain, help me stop short and realize what I'm doing: rejecting You and all You've given. Complaining about the little things and desiring something other than what I have leads only to destruction--to Graves of Craving. Help me, instead, to practice the habit of gratitude. This is Your will for me.
Amen.
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