Grumbling is a Warning Sign

How do you respond to the low fuel light in your car?

• Do you never see it because you fill up at half a tank?

• Do you immediately head to a gas station?

• Does it cause anxiety as you push the limits?

• Do you watch the gauge drop below “E”?

We all respond differently, but we all know what the light means: you’re running out of fuel. What if we have warning lights in our spiritual lives too?

I know some of mine. When I make crass jokes, I’m drifting spiritually. When I’m constantly exhausted, I’m carrying more than I should.

What are your warning signs?
Do you get hangry? Short-tempered? Withdrawn when anxious?

What if grumbling is one of those warning lights?
What if it’s not really about the driver who cut you off, your boss’s demands, or your kid’s volume—but something deeper?

James 5:9 says:
“Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged.”

Patience, perseverance, and endurance are exhausting. And when we’re tired, we often take our pain out on others.

Today, pay attention to the warning lights. You may not be empty yet—but you’re close. And now is the time to refuel.

Pray:
God, help me recognize the grumbling in my life and replace it with honest reflection about what’s really going on.