What We Haven't Given

I just viewed a bulletin from a friend on myspace. It was one of the many "support our troops" collages, but above each picture of everyday soldier hardships was something that irritates a veteran upon their return. Essentially, it boiled down to this: after all they've seen and gone through, how dare we let them hear us complaining about how "badly" we have it?! How true. We've got soldiers across the globe enduring things we can't imagine...and we have the gall to complain about what? That our steak is medium instead of medium well? That it's three degrees cooler in the office than we like it? Especially as Christians, we have no business complaining. Not only have thousands of men and women given their lives for our freedom, God Himself gave His life for our redemption. Who do we think we are to complain? Keep in mind the sacrifices that have been made for you, and be grateful. You'll be a much happier person if you can keep that in perspective.