In this life full of trials and tribulation, we often adopt
an angry attitude and walk around with a huge chip on our shoulder. We had
noble and worthy expectations coming out of high school; plans and dreams and
aspirations of health, wealth and success. How dare life stand in our way? We
often blame God for our failures, never realizing the magnitude of blessings He
actually, already provided for us.
We struggle on, hoping that tomorrow will be different;
that we get our bonus, raise or promotion soon. We pray for a baby; and when
God answers, we wish He’d take it back – sleepless nights and a mountain of
dirty diapers were not in our original bargain. Humans are never satisfied,
always upset and rarely ever happy. We take out our disappointment on those we
love, expecting them to forgive us.
God’s antidote for this poisonous existence is for us to
search for Him and His strength, to seek Him in every area of our life (1
Chronicles 16:11). He allows us to struggle and to attempt to succeed on our
own. However, He patiently waits for us to call out to Him in our times of
trouble. He is anticipating that we will need Him to rescue us. When He comes,
we are filled with praise and we give Him all the glory (Psalm
50:15).
There are so many people in other countries that are not
reaping the blessings provided for them, which our ancestors guaranteed for us in
America (Exodus 20:6). If you think that your life is
poor and miserable, take a trip to a third world country. I guarantee that you
will return with the high praises of God on your lips. Remember, in the times
of blessings in your life, that many people need your help in theirs.
Prayer:
Father God, You reign forever. You established Your throne
and You judge the world by Your righteous standards. You govern us with justice
and mercy and provide for all of our needs. You are a refuge for the abused and
neglected. You are a fortress and you protect us in our times of trouble.
Anyone who knows You will put their trust in You, because You have never, ever,
not one single time, by no means at all, forsaken those who seek Your will for
their life (Psalm 9:7-10).
Thought for the Day:
The Bible has the answers for us, if we only
take the time to ferret them out.
