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I forgot.
For a minute, an hour, a day.
I forgot the goodness of God.
As my flesh raged at the latest injustice to befall my life, I forgot God’s promise to take care of me (Jeremiah 29:11).
29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
As I angrily questioned His timing, I forgot that He knows my needs even before I do (Matthew 6:32).
6:32 For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
As the enemy filled my mind with groundless accusations, I forgot that God is powerful enough to take the bad things and make them good. (Romans 8:28)
8:28 We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
As my emotions smoldered at this latest test of my faith, I forgot that God never promised an easy life in exchange for my devotion.
And, in spite of my memory loss, in spite of my name-calling, in spite of my petulant temper tantrum, in spite of how undeserving I was, God met me in my unbelief and showed me the depth of His love.
And my heart broke in shame.
I had given my life over to God as a living sacrifice but, when things got rough, I snatched it off the altar and rebuked Him for misusing it.
And my spirit wept.
I humbly thank you, Father, for loving me unconditionally even when I do nothing to earn it.
It is a lesson I will not soon forget.
Be blessed.
Rick
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