Gotta Make It!

Life would make more sense and be less stressful if we had all the answers. However, life has become so complex that we can't figure out everything and some times all we can ask is what's up, what's going on with my life? As we go through life there will be questions we need answered and there will be things we simply want answers to immediately. Maybe you're reading this and you're saying you've never experienced a what's up moment in your life but if you haven't had a what's up, what's going on experience in your life keep living and you will. 

Life will throw things in front of you that you didn't see coming and will cause you to want to give up on your hope and faith but you must ask yourself is it really worth it? Will giving up help or hurt more people who are watching me both knowingly and unknowingly? In my life there have been many times where I said what's up? What's going on? I had become frustrated because I didn't understand why I was dealing with the things I had been dealing with. 

We must continue to remind ourselves that things happen for a reason and our problems won't last forever even though they can seem like they are lasting a lifetime. Never lose your hope and do not give up on your faith. If the devil can make you lose those two things you will be at a place where you won't push forward and be all God needs and wants you to become. Giving up is for weak people but strong people will stand, my question for you today is will you stand or will you choose give up on yourself and everything God has promised you? My prayer is that you will stand.  Be encouraged. 

Can We Really Question God?

 


When things happen in our lives the first thing we naturally do is ask...Why? Forgetting that everything happens for a reason and that really we control nothing. It doesn't matter how much money you have or who you are, life will always throw you curve balls and there will be things that happen that will have you wanting to question God, but is that really the right response? No, because how can you question God and he created you. Understanding this will help you put things in prospective for you when it comes to events that happen in your life. I was reading the story in John chapter 9 about the blind man, who before Jesus healed him the disciples asked Jesus a interesting question...

"Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parent, that he was born blind?

Why would they ask this? Many times we think because things are bad or something has happened in our lives that seems challenging that it happened because of something we did. Sometimes God will allow things to happen so that he can get glory out of you through your testimony. Your situation isn't just for you! Why do you think God would want you to just suffer for no reason? Just like the blind man. Jesus healed him but before he was healed he had to go through something he didn't want to endure. Like many of us many times we go through stuff we don't like but remember at the end there will be a testimony and God will get glory.

The Bible In America

The Bible has sold more then 6 billion copies and has been around longer than any book in the the world. With those staggering numbers I wonder how many people have actually read it? Thanks to technology you can now access the Bible on your computer, smart phone and tablet which makes that number of 6 billion only increase in regards to the availability of the Bible. 

If you read the Bible or not you cannot say it doesn't have an influence in the world we live in. Look at our laws. Many of the laws today are laws that were first written in the Bible clearly showing that this country was formed on Godly principles. I think the churches job and the job of spiritual leaders is to teach and enforce God's word to the people so they can go out and follow what the Bible says. If you're not in a Bible teaching church I pray you find one that's going to tell you the truth.

What's interesting is many don't realize what the bible and Christian influence have accomplished for the betterment of our lives, especially in the US. People are often taught to despise the Bible yet these same people walk around enjoying a good life with abundance here in free America which really we owe this all to God's word. Amazing how people can read the truth (Bible) and not believe in it. This country we live in has been taught to believe in what feels good and what they want. When Jesus was preaching and teaching people didn't believe so what are we to expect today? If you read the word and know the word my prayer is you share it with family and friends who may not know the truth for themselves yet.