Can we complain to God?

I believe I was right to complain to the hospital. If one studies Nehemiah one sees a man who used both prayer and practical skills in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. But can I complain to God?

A wise lady who had hugged and encouraged me two weeks ago said "Don't worry, complain to God, he is a great God and he can take it"

Yet I read this morning about the Israelites murmuring against Moses and even God in Numbers chapter 11. And I received this email from Bob Snyder, again warning us to trust in God, not to murmur or complain http://www.pursuantgroup.com/ihs/0308_2.htm

Murmuring sees what is negative rather than the possibilities for good. When I’m murmuring I focus on unbelief rather than belief. A whining, grumpy mood overtakes me rather than a spirit of gracious gratitude.

The apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 10 verses 10 and 11 gives a warning to me, "And do not grumble, as some of them did – and were killed by the destroying angel. These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us......."

I need a spirit of gracious gratitude and trust that God has his best plans for us in this disease.

Yet if I go wrong I am sure God can take my grumbles and still bless us. If one looks at Exodus chapter 11 verse 24 one sees the people grumble at Marah because there was bitter water, yet soon afterwards God leads them to Elim where there was an oasis, and God promises in verse 26 to put on them none of the diseases that he put on the Egyptians

That promise of disease free living made a great impression on me in my youth, when I read the book "None of These Diseases". The author, who was a medical missionary has already lived to 102, and has recently updated his book available on Amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/080075719X/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop/002-3182446-1820

One reviewer says:

This book really could change the way we eat, the way we live has serious health consequences, therefore higher doctors bills etc. This book will help you to cut through so much of the rubbish being written about diet and health, and help you to set a lifestyle that is healthy. Forget fad diets this is the way to go, not just for losing weight but for every aspect of healthy living.

Also it goes a long way to proving that God really knew what He was doing all those 1000's of years ago, as science plays catch up with Biblical revelation.

The original book written in 1963 and 1984 was a wonderful example of explaining how the Bible can be used to help us live healthier. This book, however, is so full of sermons and posturing, that it is difficult to see where the Bible is being quoted.

We purchased this book and after reading half of it, decided to purchase the original book (through the used books section of Amazon.com) and now wish we had the option of returning this book and only keeping the original book. The original book is really a great read and extremely helpful.

Another review: The book is well written. I found it very informative and a good guideline for living life in the 21st century. I first read NONE OF THESE DISEASES in the middle 70's and was very pleased to find the revised edition. Please read and take it to heart.