We tend to look at the circumstances of life in terms of what they may do to our cherished hopes and convenience, and we shape our decisions and reactions accordingly. When a problem threatens, we rush to God, not to seek His perspective, but to ask Him to deflect the trouble. Our self-concern takes priority over whatever it is that God might be trying to do through our trouble...
An escapist generation reads security, prosperity and physical well-being as evidences of God's blessing. Thus when he puts suffering and affliction into our hands, we misread His signals and misinterpret His intentions.
Arthur Mathews
3 comments:
Amen!
I have recently tried to be sure to always thank God for all of the beauty around me...not just run to Him when I need Him.
Great quote! Thanks for sharing.
How true Sara - you are not the only one who finds this a problem. Those like me with 'ego' issues tend to turn everything into what's been done 'to me' or 'for me' instead of realising that I am not important - I am only part of a bigger picture. Lots of love to you for this reminder. Fiona x
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