Why Them and NOT Me?!?
In the past I would find myself questioning God (the nerve of me) about why something was happening to someone else and not me. I wanted to be the victim, of what? I am not sure. I just wanted to complain and gripe because my life wasn’t going the way I’d plan. As I have grown, not merely in age but in my Christian walk, I now understand that God is no respecter of persons. He said if I’d do it for them, I’d do it for you. So the first thing we have to know God is on OUR side too.
Second rejoice for others. God many times bless us based on our attitude and outlook on the situation. I am no longer a victim but the victor! I am a child of God. I belong to the most high. When you get knocked down or caught off guard, get back up with a smile and praise that you are even able to get back up! Be thankful for the little things. The Word says if you can handle the small blessing, surly you can handle the big ones. Appreciate everything; His dying was gift enough, He owes us nothing! Encourage others when they are down, support friends when they receive good news, and offer a shoulder when the same friend needs it. I learned it’s about my attitude toward life. He can do ANYTHING for us and we can have anything we ask for (if it’s in line with His will) but if we NEVER get it, He is still worthy of praise. I had to realize that. He is a healer and a miracle worker, but if I never saw another miracle or received another blessing He is still worthy of all the praise and honor. So I encourage you to look at your attitude. Lastly – get out and do it! I hear people often say I am waiting on God to tell me what to do. Hear me carefully because I encourage people to move in Gods timing and when He say, but sometimes while we are waiting on God, He is waiting on us to make the first move. Try it, if it’s not right He will close the door. Let me leave me with the story of the three men. It’s in the Bible and we have all heard it. God gave 3 men each a talent. The first man invested his, took a risk, gambled and doubled it, the second man made a small profit as well. The third man buried his because he was scared to do anything with it and/or use it at all. The Bible says the third man was lazy and for that he took his talents and gave them to the first man. The moral is God has given us ALL talents, thoughts and ideas. Use them! Use them for his honor and glory. Don’t be scared for what He has given us shall prosper. If the boat doesn’t come to you, swim to it (don’t know how to swim, take lessonsJ). Be determined and most importantly know who is on your side. I just wanted to share this with you, until next time…
Miss Gossip
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I sometimes find myself bitter in the same essence of “why them, and not me?!” A lot of times it’s stemmed from what people thought or think that I should be doing,(For example, my degree is in Broadcast Journalism and I was on the college radio station, so some expect me to make Radio DJ/Host my profession) but when I decide to go a different direction or when that door closes for me, I feel bummed when someone else gets through that same door! It was and is because I am living up to someone else’s expectations of me instead of God’s. It’s because I’m trying to follow my way and the way that someone else thinks I should go in. It was time for me to refocus. I had to study what my purpose was and keep God first while doing so. By doing that, it took away a lot of my bitterness, because I realized it’s “them and not me” because God has something else for me just as great or greater! My daily prayer includes asking for the spirit of understanding on this, as it is a constant growth process.
*Good read*
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I so agree about living out the expectations of others!! I USED to do that and now had to realize its not about them…its all about doing His will and being happy within – good point!!!
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This is another hard one, that is easier said than done. I know that the bible cautions that patience is a virtue and I know, sometimes that good things that appear to be happening for others are not necessarily from God. But, it is so hard when you try to live the best life you ‘know how and you see others (who don’t seem to live right ) seem to prosper when you are going through struggles.
I understand that everything happens in God’s time and we never know what he has in store for our future, but sometimes it does not lighten the load. Sometimes life is tough and even though I know God never leaves me, sometimes I sure feel all alone–as we all do sometimes, I guess.
My question is: How does one stay encouraged as he/she waits for God’s blessing and what happens when the road gets too hard?
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CosmoChic,
Like I mentioned in my response, it’s a constant struggle, and you have to stay in prayer! I know it isn’t easy like you said. Also realize that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side- you may see someone getting “blessed” although they aren’t living right, but you don’t know what’s in store for them. That’s like being envious of a drug dealer who is making thousands of dollars a day- they WILL get theirs. They may be living with the riches of the world, but they may not make it to the gates of heaven; and that’s what life’s about- making it here on Earth so that we can live eternally in Heaven. I know it’s hard, because I’m not exempt either, but you sometimes just have to focus on yourself and try not to compare your blessings up against someone else’s. Stay deep in prayer and praise, each path is different for each person, God knows what He is doing. Stay in prayer Cosmo.
Blessings to you…
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Cosmo…I agree with Gossiper. You have to stay prayed up. Also continue to seek Him, get in His word and develop an intimate relationship with Him. It is SOOOOO hard to actually do BUT it is do-able. I am trying to get to that point where He feel I am a woman after His own heart…its a slow process but it is worth it – IMO