So one of my favorite Christian songs is Blessed be your name
"You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be your name"
and I feel like it really fits Job. At least Job 1.
I cannot imagine what I would do, or even the thoughts that would go through my head if Satan took everything away from me, with the Lord's permission. back to back!!! Not losing his animals and children over the course of xx years, but back to back...
in the passage, these things happened one after another, while the previous messanger is still speaking.
How well will I withstand this temptation to sin?
I mean, even now, some of the small daily struggles I am already whining my head off..
How do I react to still honor your mercy and grace?
because even if you took away everything away from me, it would still not amount to what you have done for me.
that is really really something I need to keep myself reminded at all times.
Another thing I have to realize is that some of the challenges we face are from God, and they're always filled with a purpose.... so I should always think carefully before I react to a situation
I am also praying to be more graceful and gentle. So much to learn.... ahh...
1 comment:
I totally feel ya. Ever since I've moved back home, I've noticed I complain a lot inside. And they're mainly about trivial things, like where's are the kitchen stuff, why's there so much stuff in the fridge, why does it take me so long to get out of the house, why is the train so crowded, etc. I realize, there's a lot that I can thank God for. And it's funny how before i though living at home would much more comfortable and convenient, but now I realize that's not the case. And that in of itself is already something i can thank God for because I definitely don't want too comfortable of a life. I can also live more intentionally and really try to have a better relationships with my parents.
Post a Comment