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Whiney Baby Syndrome – Tami Boesiger
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Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. Philippians 2:14-15

The symptoms have been there my whole life. I’ve suspected it for years, but rationalized it away. Who wants to admit to having such a malady? Some hinted I may have it and my husband has suffered from my condition for decades. Finally we have a diagnosis.

I have Whiney Baby Syndrome.

It was confirmed while having lunch with friends. They didn’t come right out and tell me I have it. They’re much too nice for that. But you know you have Whiny Baby Syndrome when you find yourself getting defensive when pushed for an explanation or when the words coming out of your mouth suddenly sound stupid. You can be sure there’s a problem when pointed questions punch you in the gut and really nice people give you a half-hearted “Mmm” while nodding their heads. Their facial expressions resemble people who are not buying the swampland in Florida or your story.

O wretched woman that I am. How can I be healed? My doctor, the Great Physician tells me what comes out of my mouth indicates what is inside. If my words are grumbly, the problem is much deeper than my mouth.

The cure to Whiney Baby Syndrome is a clean heart.

My prescription starts with sincere confession to a gracious, extremely patient God. I bathe the infected area with His Word as needed, most likely several times a day. I carefully monitor the words entering my ears and the images my eyes settle on. My Doctor cautions me to maintain this regimen for the rest of my life or setbacks are sure to follow.

But once I establish this habit, once I clean up my heart and do everything without complaining and arguing, I will shine like a star in the universe.

Do you have Whiney Baby Syndrome? Don’t despair. Don’t beat yourself up incessantly. Hope and healing are available. Commune with God, clean up your heart and be cured.

Tami Boesiger shares her life with husband, Kevin, a Creative Arts Pastor and their four children in Beatrice, Nebraska. She fills her time staying on top of her kids and their activities, leading ladies’ Bible studies, writing, singing in choir and on the worship team, and playing clarinet and saxophone in various community productions. She and Kevin also write musical productions sold on their website, Distinctive Notes. Get to know Tami at her blog, The Next Step. Read Tami’s devotions
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To Wear or Not to Wear – Tami Boesiger
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Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Romans 13:14

It was only a dress.

Nothing immodest or revealing, just a crazy zebra dress.

Something about the fun print drew my eye the day I purchased it. Did a midlife crisis nudge me to funk up my wardrobe?

As much as I wanted to act young and spunky, something stirred in my gut. Was it over the top? Is it appropriate to get funky in church? Would wearing a zebra dress in God’s house dishonor Him? Was I being too self-centered jazzing up my wardrobe?

I talked to God about it.

Lord, I don’t want to dishonor you in what I wear. I want to hear you right. Help me know Your thoughts.

Into my head popped a verse.

Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. I tracked other verses using the word “clothe.”

Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. . .

This “clothing”–compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, strength–which develops as we clothe ourselves with Jesus–is internal, not external attire. More important than what I wear is the attitude with which I wear it.

It was only a dress.

God is more concerned about what goes on in my heart than the funk I wear on the outside. Of course I want to be honoring in what I wear. I pray about this all the time. But FIRST, before I ever look in my closet, I need to cultivate my relationship with God. If I neglect to clothe myself with the Lord Jesus Christ, nothing I wear on my exterior will reflect Him.

I wore my zebra dress with confidence, thanking God for clearly addressing a minute concern in my life. I like to think He grinned as I donned a replica of His creation and maybe even shook His head saying, “That Tami, she cracks me up.” But more than that, I hope He added, “She’s my girl, though. Let my Spirit shine.”

Dare to be different by choosing Him. His is an outfit that fits perfectly.

Tami Boesiger shares her life with husband, Kevin, a Creative Arts Pastor and their four children in Beatrice, Nebraska. She fills her time staying on top of her kids and their activities, leading ladies’ Bible studies, writing, singing in choir and on the worship team, and playing clarinet and saxophone in various community productions. She and Kevin also write musical productions sold on their website, Distinctive Notes. Get to know Tami at her blog, The Next Step.

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