Why do we so often long for the past while overlooking the blessings of the present? In this episode, Dr. Tony Hair and Dan De Bruer unpack the biblical tension between had and have. Through the lens of the Israelites’ complaints in the wilderness, they reveal how distorted memories can rob us of gratitude, why grumbling blinds us to God’s provision, and how choosing conversation with God over complaint changes everything. Listeners will discover:The danger of romanticizing the past (Exodus 16, Numbers 11)How complaining distorts reality and blocks gratitudeWhy gratitude is the antidote to discontentHow to replace grumbling with honest conversation with GodIf you’ve ever struggled with discontentment or found yourself missing what was instead of appreciating what is, this discussion will equip you to shift perspective, cultivate gratitude, and honor God with a heart of contentment.

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