“Smart people sometimes do some very stupid things.”
A few years ago, Jim Warren shared a statement with me that a friend had shared with him. It goes like this. “When hard times come, we always have two choices. We can be a student or we can be a victim.” A moment’s thought will show the wisdom of those words.
–A victim says, “Why did this happen to me?”
–A student says, “What can I learn from this?”
–A victim complains he is being treated unfairly.
–A student thanks God that he is not being treated as he really deserves.
–A victim tries to get even with those who have hurt him.
–A student seeks ways to serve others in the midst of his difficulty.
–A victim believes the game of life is stacked against him.
–A student believes that God is at work even in the worst situations.
From the desk of Ray Pritchard
If you study the life of Abraham in Genesis, you will make an amazing discovery. Believers are not exempt from difficulties. Believers are not exempt from committing sin. Life is uncertain, and lastly, God watches over all.
Isaiah 25:1
Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.
2 Timothy 2:13
If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.
Give it some thought.
Gary