I was praying today and, through my tears, was telling God what I thought wasn't fair about certian situations in my life. He gently reminded me that He is fair and He is just. The only time He isn't fair in His dealings with me is when He shows me far more grace and favor than I could ever deserve.He's fair. But when He's not, it's only to give me something I didn't earn [this is Grace]. That was a bit of a revelation to me.
Sometimes we (or maybe it's just me who does this) get so focused on our rights and what we think we should have. This is because we've lost sight of how infinite God is and how much He's already given us.
"For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance." Hebrews 6:10-12
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It can be hard at times but when I look back on all the times that I thought God was saying 'no' it was more like 'hang on a second I have something better'. And when the answer was no in hindsight it equaled a resounding yes in terms of him wanting something better for me.
Your post reminded me of one of my favorite passages:
2 Corinthians 6:1-10
1 As God's fellow workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. 2 For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." 2 I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. 3 We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; 6 in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8 through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
What a surprise to see my friend Aaron commenting on your blog! Yay, for cyberspace bringing cool people together. Loved Aaron's comment. I'll echo that one. I think I know what circumstance you had in mind when you were crying out to God and I too would say "hang on!" I know God will come thru for you in His perfect timing. Love,
Jessica
Aaron pretty much said what I was thinking.
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