We strive for, hope for, a life without trials, problems. A life as we dream it to be. But that is an impossible goal that I actually don't want to reach - it is counterproductive to the spiritual growth God intends for me. Problems, trials are a gift from the hand of God - always good (Romans 8:28), always to help me in some way be conformed to the image of Christ. Without problems, trials I would never turn to him, grow in my faith, exercise my faith...
Anxiety is a sign of unbelief. It is unbelief in his sovereignty over my life, in his love towards me at all times in all things. Strive towards contentment in all trials knowing it is my job to obey and his to provide, knowing that he loves me and only sends me what is good for me. As Spurgeon says when you are anxious and troubled you are meddling in God's business. God is in control of all details of my life. I need to believe it and live it. I need to live it showing I believe it. Everything that happens to me is for a good purpose. Live that by being content in the life he has given me.
Is it so hard to trust a God who died and suffered for me when he had a choice? My whole trust is in his blood. It proved his love for me as nothing else could. May I never take for granted the words "Christ died for ME." It is the supreme message of the universe. It is the gift of all time. The God of Heaven and Earth came, lived and died that I may live with him for eternity. He bought and paid for my life - can I not then trust Him with all of it? It is his anyway.
2/16/15 Hardships are part of the journey towards knowing Christ. Do not recoil from this discipline of Christ because these are among his most favored gifts. He disciplines whom he loves.
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