Why Does it Always Have to be Me?Written by Joyce C. Lock
As we search God in situations of life, we find spiritual lessons have a way of getting to heart of matter. After a number of them, human nature causes us to ask, "Why does it always have to be me?" When we have a really bad day, we may notice God reminding that we neglected to spend quality time with Him. When trials come our way, we may recognize God encouraging us to keep our eyes on Him. When we think someone neglecting their service, we may observe God sending another (as He's one who calls people to do His will). When we have this awesome plan, yet God chooses otherwise, we may see God teaching how our desires get in way of His perfect will. When we try to help one wayward, misguided, or heading for disaster (to no avail) - we may learn when to shake dust off our feet. When we falter, we may experience God's grace.
| | Peace MakersWritten by Joyce C. Lock
Some of most beautiful people in world are known as ‘peacemakers’. They're often labeled as lazy because they don't match energy and drive of a doer. Instead, they are more likely to rise to occasion out of care, compassion, and concern. The peacemaker is tender hearted and generous (with a heart of gold). They're personality we're most drawn to when we need a listening ear or some sort of help. There's a sense of serenity in their presence because we're most likely to be received unconditionally. "Near to heart of God" can often be said of a peacemaker, as their relationship with Him is often quite intense. The peacemaker is just that, a PEACE MAKER. Though they're often quite successful in their profession, their personal life is far from beautiful. They have a tendency to get crapped on, manipulated, taken advantage of, and used ... to back down from most any stand, reject a higher calling, do whatever it takes for sake of peace. Being emotionally bound, peacemaker may have great difficulty in making or keeping a commitment (as their emotions change at least daily). And, whatever commitment is made may be overruled by objections of another.
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