Where did you get that?

      Oh...he/she was either born with it OR it is something that has developed over time.  What am I speaking of? I'm talking about SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT.  We see it everyday.  You know the "I want it and I want it now". This happens in every culture, race, religion, gender, age, and class.  You see it mostly with little ones.  I try to tame that wild beast as soon as it rears its ugly head.  Not easy...but definitely worth it in the end.  There are so many things that create this monster.

Guilt:  Parents are coerced into thinking that they are guilty. ("Dad would get it for me" "Everyone else has one, I'll be the only one...". Don't fall for this. If I don't succumb to my son's need for an iPad, I guarantee he will not have ANY permanent damage.

What about when adults do this?  Nobody EVER told them that this is not only juvenile but Ugly?  I have to say it can be entertaining for a moment to see a 'grown-up' complain, whine, whimper, and pout about NOT getting what they want.  This can be from a variety of places   Job, Spouse, Friends, Family, Society, and God.

Poor (insert name here), she always gets a raw deal.  She's such a victim. (WAIT).  Victim is a word for someone who is abused legitimately.  Not someone who is a Chronic complainer who doesn't try to change things.  If you feel like you are always a victim, chances are....it's you.  You are a complainer and someone who ALWAYS blames someone else. Take responsibility!  Excuses are becoming tiresome to me.

Good rule is: You get what you give. Be better, without EXPECTING better. If we are always looking to be rewarded, we will be disappointed more often than not.

 Do I whine about my husband? Sure. He's irritating. He's irratatingly awesome. 

Do I whine about my friends? Sure. But guess what, I picked them so that's my own fault. 

Do I whine about family? On occasion....I really don't HAVE to talk to them.

Society? All the time. However, what am I doing to change things? Is it enough? 

Do I think God owes me? (I know the 'right' answer.)  I used to.  I thought that I had "done so much and why would He do this?" Well guess what Ladies and Gentlemen....God owes me nothing.  I should be grateful for the air in my lungs.  I have been a horrible mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, friend, Christian.....but guess what.....you all know that answer....He loves me JUST LIKE THIS.