Thursday, December 6, 2012

A Few Disjointed Thoughts


Before I forget, here is my post for the day. I have a few brief thoughts for the night:

1) We don’t always know why God does the things He does, how He will answer our prayers, or why He allows the things that harm us the most. What we do know is that God is good. I have been dealt a few things in life that make it a bit tougher for me than I would lie—does that mean that God does not love me? Heck no, God has blessed me more than I could ever imagine, and for that I am extremely grateful. We all have it rough at times, and we all have flaws beyond our control. We also have a God who loves us and sacrificed everything just to be with us.

2) Somewhat related to that is that today I read Genesis 4. In that chapter Cain continues the sin of Adam by killing Abel. There are few things we can take from that chapter. One is that Cain did not give God his best. How often do we hold back a part of our lives from God? I do it far too often, and think it is about time I stop. God blessed me, and it is right that I turn and give Him something back. Next, a common theme I have noticed is that God asks His people what they did. God asks Cain where Abel is, just as He asked Adam why He was hiding. God knows everything—He knows that Cain killed Abel, yet He gives Cain a chance to come clean. God loves us despite our sin; some may say that God is far too harsh, but I think that He is as loving as He can be. At times it can feel like we have no one on our side, but always remember that you have God on your side, and that never changes.

Anyway, those are a few thoughts but I must attend to my work. Check back tomorrow for more of my thoughts as I strive for the truth that God wants me to find. Good night, and God bless.

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