Today I am thankful for: yummy breakfast!, fresh chives from my planter, Heather being happy with the family pics I took for her, Chick-fil-A, Toys R Us, fresh laundry, our washing machine!, hugs from my honey, being able to watch the kids play after dinner
I love reading Elihu's words to Job. He gives some good insight and advice cloaked in beautiful language. Above all, who are we to question God's motives and justice when we are feeling oppressed? God doesn't need us for anything; He desires that we reside in fellowship with Him and He expects certain behaviors. Yet our sinfulness or our very righteousness have no bearing on His on existence. He has ALWAYS been! Whether or not we find ourselves suffering due to our sin or suffering "unjustly" is a moot point--it simply doesn't matter! God knows our suffering and pain. We should simply seek to conduct ourselves according to His will, repenting of sin when we sin and asking God for strength to live passionately for Him through our pain. All human suffering is a result of sin, either directly through our own poor choices or indirectly through the choices of others. God KNOWS ALL and will mete out justice in His perfect time. Holy is the Lord!
I love reading Elihu's words to Job. He gives some good insight and advice cloaked in beautiful language. Above all, who are we to question God's motives and justice when we are feeling oppressed? God doesn't need us for anything; He desires that we reside in fellowship with Him and He expects certain behaviors. Yet our sinfulness or our very righteousness have no bearing on His on existence. He has ALWAYS been! Whether or not we find ourselves suffering due to our sin or suffering "unjustly" is a moot point--it simply doesn't matter! God knows our suffering and pain. We should simply seek to conduct ourselves according to His will, repenting of sin when we sin and asking God for strength to live passionately for Him through our pain. All human suffering is a result of sin, either directly through our own poor choices or indirectly through the choices of others. God KNOWS ALL and will mete out justice in His perfect time. Holy is the Lord!
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