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Why Does it Always Have to be Me?
As we search God in the situations of life, we find spiritual
lessons have a way of getting to the heart of the matter. After
a number of them, human nature causes us to ask, "Why does it
always have to be me?"
When we have a really bad day, we may notice God reminding that
we neglected to spend quality time with Him.
When trials come our way, we may recognize God encouraging us
to keep our eyes on Him.
When we think someone neglecting their service, we may observe
God sending another (as He's the one who calls people to do His
will).
When we have this awesome plan, yet God chooses otherwise, we
may see God teaching how our desires get in the way of His
perfect will.
When we try to help one wayward, misguided, or heading for
disaster (to no avail) - we may learn when to shake the dust off
our feet.
When we falter, we may experience God's grace.
When our decisions flop, we may hear God whispering, "In all
things, seek me first."
When everything we touch falls apart, we may receive God's
promise that He has everything under control.
When we're misunderstood, we may receive God's comforting
assurance that He understands.
When there is no one else to turn to, we may find our best
friend in Jesus.
When we face all our fears, God may want us to know that all we
ever longed for and all we'll ever need is found in Him.
Once we realize that God only wants to love us, perhaps we can
begin looking forward to the lessons, knowing we're on our way
to glory (II Co. 4:17-18), and change our question to, "Why not
me?"
by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may
be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit
ministering purposes.
About the author:
In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock
created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru
Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for
area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail
ministries.
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