We Have Different RulesWritten by Joyce C. Lock
One thing God's sheep are known for is encountering trials. The messes we make, struggles we face, and horrors Satan sends our way can sometimes seem endless. Even our service is more work than joy and reaps little result or reward. All of that would suddenly change if we could just get this one thing. We cannot overcome, succeed, or achieve any kind of spiritual greatness by world's methods. WE HAVE DIFFERENT RULES. When we remove "I" from any situation (how I feel, what I think, how it will make me look, I can't), we begin saying, "Okay, God. I'll speak when You give me words and shut my mouth rest of time. I'll go where You want me to go and do what You want me to do. I'll wait on You. I'll listen and observe. I want to use Your plan instead of mine. I'll do it Your way', De. 5:24, 27. Then, stand back and watch for miraculous! God quiets storms, calms seas, puts out fires, meets needs, and makes paths (vs. 30). God also says, if His children would just do this all time, they wouldn't find themselves in such messes (vs. 29).
| | When Doors Don't Open Written by Joyce C. Lock
One cannot blame man when God has not revealed way. One cannot blame God when man has yet to obey. One cannot blame man when God hasn't opened door. One cannot blame God when man lingers all more. One cannot blame man when God's timing isn't right. One cannot blame God when man waits, due to fright. One cannot blame man when God wisely says, "Not just yet" One cannot blame God when man hasn't passed test. Facing closed doors, again and again, is a frustrating time in one's life. It puts faith and patience to test, while tempting to place blame elsewhere. It confines us to an inner prison, teaching hard way to hang on when there's only God to hang on to; to trust Him no matter outlook; to quit trying to help God out, as it's His job to complete what He's called you to; to wait patiently, and finally, to be contented in all circumstances.
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