Why do we face adversities? Some are bigger than others and some are
almost insignificant, but these too can still be quite annoying at
times.
Why had I purchased that razor anyway? It had no
batteries, and for some reason I didn't realize that until I was putting
my groceries in the car. I had another appointment, so now I would have
to return to this very same store and waste my time in a long line in
order to return the item I shouldn't have bought in the first place.
Grrr!
Wait a minute! Is there really any wasting of time if we
depend on God's guidance? I quickly readjusted my attitude. There is
always a reason behind whatever happens to us. These are our
opportunities to shine for the occasion and discover that truly
"goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life". Muttering
and grumbling like a famished grizzly bear is truly a worthless
endeavour.
Two hours later I was back with my unwanted razor.
While in line, I noticed one of the clerks was having difficulties
lifting two returned heavy boxes containing televisions. This was my
opportunity to do something about that.
"Can I help you?" I
asked.
As expected the clerk answered with a huff and a puff:
"I'm fine!"
"I'll help you anyway!" I concluded.
The clerk
was surprised and noticed the cross I was wearing. Never did I receive
so much thanks, and as an added bonus, the service to return my latest
purchase was faster than ever. Helping others sure makes a difference.
If we want to experience "goodness and love to follow me all the
days of my life", we have to hunger to have that very "goodness and
love" innate in us. Only God can fulfill this desire in us.
"Isn't this a bit too heavy? Let me help you with it!"
Rob
Chaffart
Isn't This a Bit Too Heavy? Devotions from the Psalms (23:6)
Today's Bible Verse:
"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my
life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Psalms 23:6)
Isn't This a Bit Too Heavy? Devotions from the Psalms (23:6)
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