Why NOT me?
"Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4
Why me God? Why me? Have you ever said this in the midst of a problem? Sure, we all have. John 16:33 tells us that, "In this world you will have trouble." Jesus didn't say we might have trouble, He said we will have trouble when we "encounter various trials. But, He also promises peace during these hard times if we will trust Him. Isaiah 26:33 says, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." So, if we all will face trials, designed to produce endurance, to "have its perfect result" in us then why Not me then? When blessings are flowing down and life is going smoothly, do you ask God why me then too? Most of us probably don't. The majority of people would probably even say that they don't think to thank Him for the everyday blessings we take for granted (health, a home, a car that runs, a job, running water, healthy children). Since we have done nothing to earn any good thing that God has given us, His grace (God's unmerited favor) is truly a gift-something we should be thankful for at all times. I Thessalonians 5:18 says, "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."
To be thankful in all circumstances means the good and the bad. One thing is certain, the more trials we go through, the more times we will feel his comfort. And the more blessings we are given, the more times we can praise Him. These are both great times when God is present! While we will never understand why things happen in this life, we don't need to. We simply need to trust God. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight."
Heavenly Father, thank you for your blessings in the good times and your comfort in the bad. May we remember that You are all we need in any time and any situation. While we may not understand the things that happen in this life, I pray that we glorify You in every situation. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Kenzie dancing with her dad. Touching display of a father dancing with the most beautiful girl he has ever seen and trusting God's plan in the midst of one of the hardest trials any parent could ever face. Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." is written on the back of his shirt. God bless this guy.
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