Okay, we all
do it. Dwell on what’s wrong. Nitpick the imperfect (usually in someone close
to us.) Immerse ourselves in self-doubt. The glass isn’t half full. Someone swiped
the damn thing.
In a 24
hour-a-day news cycle, it isn’t hard to be overwhelmed with grief or fear. It’s
terrible out there.
My faith is
so weak.
God tells us
that we are to give thanks for what we have, ask for what we need and wait patiently
for what’s next.
For that, I
must move my focus from me to God. God is already focused on me. I think I can
do that. At least for today.
Not that I am speaking of being in need,
for I have learned in whatever
situation I am to be content. Philippians
4:11 (ESV)
give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given
to you; seek, and you will find; knock,
and it will be opened to you. Luke 11:9
(ESV)
I waited patiently for the Lord; he
inclined to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 40:1 (ESV)
Immediately the father of the child cried
out and said,
“I believe; help my unbelief!”
Mark 9:24 (ESV)
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