Here is an expansion of the four benefits that can be derived from trouble in our lives, as mentioned in my previous post “Do not waste your troubles.” Choosing to embrace these “opportunities” brings redemption to every trial we may have to face.
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It’s obvious to anyone who fogs a mirror that trouble is an unavoidable part of life. As conscientious as we are at trying to live a trouble-free life, Murphy’s Law sometimes does catch up with us and bad news does knock at our door. And all of us know that it is what we do with trouble when it comes our way that makes us victors or victims, champs or chumps.
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Your gentleness has made me great. Psalm 18:35
King David’s reference to God in this way has always intrigued me. As the last phrase of the verse reveals a side of God’s nature we often overlook. Gentleness is typically more an attribute associated with a mother than a father. It started me thinking about the unique role my mother played in making me the person I am today. As I thought about this and the verse above I realized that mothers may actually make a bigger contribution to developing our greatness than fathers.
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Being a time conscious person, I have always liked this verse. The idea of being exhorted to make the most of my time just resonates with me. Paul proceeds to tell us how to be wise and gives us four nuggets of wisdom for redeeming our time and making the most of every day.
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Recently I made a commitment to up my prayer life. It is easier said than done. I have realized afresh that to be effective in prayer one must be committed to doing what the saints of old called “praying through.”
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