It is so easy to get caught up in this "we" society.
There is so much hate in this world. It seems, where instead of trying to find the good in everyone, we are focused on beating them down.
Today at church we were discussing the Israelite's as they had just been freed from bondage. God had shown so many miracles and had provided for them along the way. Yet the minute things got difficult they lost faith, even to the point of thinking how much better they had it under Pharaoh.
Funny how we all need a reality check now and then. Reminding ourselves of the little blessings we take for granted daily, especially when so many around us are facing such hardships.
For Christians, today marks the beginning of a Holy Week, reminding us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the Cross. I am reminded of how easily I fall into the "why me" category and whining about all the things I do not have, instead of focusing on the the gifts the Lord has provided in my life.
My hope for you and for myself is that we take joy in, not only what path God may have us on, but wherever that path may lead and knowing "He holds the future."
There is so much hate in this world. It seems, where instead of trying to find the good in everyone, we are focused on beating them down.
Today at church we were discussing the Israelite's as they had just been freed from bondage. God had shown so many miracles and had provided for them along the way. Yet the minute things got difficult they lost faith, even to the point of thinking how much better they had it under Pharaoh.
Funny how we all need a reality check now and then. Reminding ourselves of the little blessings we take for granted daily, especially when so many around us are facing such hardships.
For Christians, today marks the beginning of a Holy Week, reminding us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the Cross. I am reminded of how easily I fall into the "why me" category and whining about all the things I do not have, instead of focusing on the the gifts the Lord has provided in my life.
I've had a realization lately that I don't see the present so well. I see the past pretty well. And I can worry about the future quite well. But I get so bogged down in the present, that I can't get an objective look at it. And when things are tough, that makes me panic. In those moments, I ardently wish that I could see the future. But if I did, then why would I need to trust God? He knows better than I do. And the daily tests I go through just make me stronger.
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