How soon we forget!!!! For some odd reason when problems arise, we pour all of our attention on the strife it causes in our lives. We may have sleepless nights, unnecessary arguments with our friends an loved ones, and simply turn our whole life over to our challenges as if absolutely nothing is right with us because of one little hiccup in our life plans. Our need for mountaintop experiences and smooth days are often exacerbated by our unrealistic view of life and this alone is a primary cause of the rollercoaster ride when jump on when something doesn't "go right" in our life.
Why do we lose sight of the fact, that though we are experiencing hardship at a certain moment in time, we are still alive and that alone is enough to be grateful; and, if we'd only take one second to stop chasing our current problem, we could find other things in which to be grateful. I know. I know. I know. No one understands, because you are the one with so many problems. NOT!!! You are not the only one. In fact, there are so many sisters around you who are going through so much more! Don't believe me? Just ask three people, "What are you going through right now?" Then, listen to them and empathize with them. Instantly, not only will you see that you're not alone, but it will help take your mind off your own issues.
We not only lose sight of the few things going right in our life, but we also forget how we reined victoriously while facing giants in the past. We forget about our prayers, the promises we made to God to always trust Him in any situation, and how He brought us out of tribulation. It is absolutely crucial that we hold on to such memories instead of going back to faithlessness, worry, and despair when something else happen. We must remember not to forget God's goodness! This would help us create that smoother life we desire. That life would not be absent of challenges, but remembering God's faithfulness and goodness in the past will definitely equip us to handle future dilemmas with much more confidence and ease. Remember Him!!
Father God, thank you so much for everything that you've done for us in the past. You've been here for us our entire lives. We are here because You!!! Only You gives life and we are thankful! Refresh us Oh God, and remind us that we live in a world with people who don't know you and who don't love you so there will always be some friction in our lives. Even with the ones who know and love you, they are not perfect; therefore, trouble will exist among your people. Help us, Lord, to remember Jesus as our example and how He handled trouble. He addressed some issues, ignored some, and fled the scene of others, but He was constant in His understanding of who He was, whose He was, and what He was here to do. He remembered those things at all times. Remind us by Your Holy Spirit to remember as well!! Thank you Father & Amen!
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