July 27, 2011
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Good Things
Good things have been happening in my life lately. I feel so blessed.
I’m starting school back up in the fall.
I may end up with a job as the campus minister at Wright State University.
I’m quitting one of my jobs next week. I put in my two weeks notice last Thursday. It’s really been affecting my attitude and I’m looking forward to getting more sleep.
When I quit my job, I’ll be taking up swimming at the YMCA. I’m going to get in shape this year.
My wife’s grandma is buying us a car here in a couple weeks. This is great because Tesia and I need to be in two places at once sometimes.
The pastor who put together the campus ministry position asked me if I’d like to be considered for their youth ministry position at their church as well.
So far, God’s been great. The question is, will I still see his greatness when things aren’t so good for me?
I find that when things aren’t going as planned, it’s easier to pay attention to God. Only, we have the tendency to blame God when things don’t go our way… I do believe that going through these times helps us to turn to God though. It’s funny how even good things can get in the way of our priorities. In any case, I thank God who gives us all good things, and who is there with us in the bad things!
Comments (7)
at least you have a plan
success starts from planning.
YAY for all the good news!
It definitely is easier to praise God when things are looking up. I find that lately though, when things aren’t going “my way” or things get bad, that throwing myself to Him and just telling Him what is bothering me and what is going on has brought me great comfort rather than asking why… However, at times, I definitely feel it’s okay to ask Him why. You might not get the answer you wanted, but there is always an answer.
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Will you see his greatness when you are accustomed to the good gifts?
At our church we say, “All things come of Thee, O Lord – and of Thine own have we given Thee.” This helps me stay grounded in the knowledge that nothing is of my own – all things – whether I would call them good or bad. Who am I to say? From the point of view of the cross, things looked bleak – and yet were the greatest blessing possible. Whatever small things I do with my life are simply gifts back to the Lord – are they good or bad gifts to God? That’s more in my control, I think.
@TheGreatBout - That’s the hardest part, isn’t it? I hope I do. But it’s when we get comfortable that we start to forget about God… that’s my experience, anyway. I’m trying to work on that.
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