Complaining?

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 as you hold out the word of life...
Philippians 2:14-16

I have to admit, I am still working on this one... God has really brought it to my attention how much I actually complain. But I have noticed that more and more often I take note of when I am about to complain and just shut my mouth.
If you ask him to, the Holy Spirit will convict you or "nudge" you when you are about to complain or argue. And if you are listening to Him you can notice it and stop! Then immediately you can change your thought to one of thankfulness.
I love what the verse says, we can shine like stars in the universe as we hold out the Word of life. Who is going to listen to the Word from a person who spends their time complaining? Complaining means we are discontent and unthankful and that means we are not trusting God. Ouch. I guess today, this was a lesson for me. Thanks God!