"Where do we get the idea that the Christian life is a picnic with our favorite foods, minus the calories?"
Lonnie
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Ha. Couldn't believe "I" wrote this--but then, yes I could.
I'd been reading about Paul's sufferings. Most times when I do, I think about the folks who promise us health, wealth, and roads without potholes. Really? BUT that being said, that's how I accepted Christ. Love, gone wrong, sent me to where love never fails. Unfailing love, to me, meant no problems. If you don't believe in Christ's keeping power, believe it! With my distorted attitude and a whole lot of challenges, I'm still following Christ; and still loving His rich Word.
Colin Smith, on KTIS AM, was talking one morning about Paradise. He says if we keep trying to make "this life" paradise, we will always be disappointed. (uh huh) He suggested hanging signs in various places (I'm guessing in BOLD black letters on florescent yellow tag board) stating, "THIS IS NOT PARADISE."
We are promised paradise--just not here--not now. Today is hard, but we have so much to look forward to: Unfailing Love Named Jesus plus music and flawless beauty like our hearts cannot imagine.
What did you expect when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Or have you? I can't promise you ease, but God's Word promises so much more.
EverGrowing,
Lonnie
Really?! I walk from the computer to the table for my morning devotions. The first line of my devotion was: "GIVE UP THE ILLUSION that you deserve a problem-free life." (Sarah Young/Jesus Calling--her caps, not mine) Sometimes, you gotta laugh.
ReplyDeleteMy start wasn't a belief of no problems. it was God assurance that he would take care of me if all I had was the shirt on my back. I walk from that meeting with that assurance, Little did I know that He would allowed that to happen. One thing He has proven is that He will never leave or forsake me. He gives me strength in good times and bad
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