When you are plagued by a persistent problem - one that goes on and on - view it as a rich opportunity. An ongoing problem is like a tutor who is always by your side. The learning possibilities are limited only by your willingness to be teachable. In faith, thank Me for your problem. Ask Me to open your eyes and your heart to all that I am accomplishing through this difficulty. Once you have become grateful for a problem, it loses its power to drag you down. On the contrary, your thankful attitude will lift you up into heavenly places with Me. From this perspective, your difficulty can be seen as a slight, temporary distress that is producing for you a transcendent Glory never to cease!
Isaiah 30:20-21 says, "Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
2 Corinthians 4:17 says, "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."
(The links will take you to Biblegateway.com to the whole chapter for context)
Wow! I am not there yet - thanking God for problems?? I'll try to remember that next time the car dies...But, truly, doesn't that sound wonderful to not have problems drag us down? One key to being able to be thankful for them is keeping our eyes on what is unseen and eternal, rather than what is seen and temporary. (2 Cor. 4:18)
#99. godly women in my life who encourage me
#100. a cold bug we are all sharing and doesn't want to go away (Thanks...but no thanks!)
#101. Grandma VD - Happy Birthday today!
#102. the joy of teaching our kids about the True meaning of Christmas, and the struggle that it can be...
#103. the endearing ways our children amuse us, like how Peter wraps his "Teddy" around his neck like he's giving him a piggyback ride!
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