In our me first society it's very easy to let the things we thought we deserved and didn't get, overshadow the things we did get and didn't deserve. We easily forget that we turned our back on God in Eden when we had his newly created world to enjoy. We forget that the human race has rejected God over and over again and yet somehow we still expect that we should only get what we want when we want it.
At the end of church service today an older gentlemen in front of me asked how my week was. I responded by explaining to him that we are involved in a lawsuit filed against us for an accident we were in back in 2010, that we had not been charged, but that a party involved was suing. While the word unjust screams at me and the tendency is to focus on that and wallow in why me self pity, I was reminded by the kind gentlemen, of God's provision. Yes life has not been easy for my family, but as I reflect on our experiences, I would have to say that God has been faithful. We were spared from that accident and have been spared so many times since, so my heart should be overflowing with gratitude.
When I reflect while keeping in mind that I am deserving of hell, then God's provision become abundant and undeserving provision. I need to remind myself that while I don't always get want I want and while law suits, health issues, etc. have presented challenges, I do serve a God that is faithful and provides even in my darkest times.
I have experiences health miracles, I have seen God's hand at work in beautiful ways ensuring that we have what we need. I have experienced more than I deserve.
So when I am asked how I am, perhaps my first words should be of thankfulness rather than to wallow in my circumstances. Perhaps my words should reflect a faith and trust in a God who has always been so faithful.
Carrie Underwood with Vince Gill How Great thou Art
Celtic Woman - Amazing Grace
All i need is You " Kim Walker Jesus Culture
I Surrender - Hillsong Live
Josh Groban You Raise Me Up
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