Then when life's "unfairness" happens directly to me (or my little family),it's hard to take it in with my heart. This week we endured some of life being unfair. It's a very long story that would probably just sound confusing and ultimately put you into a good sleep, so I won't bore you with the details. But just wanted to share what we have taken away from this lesson.
Like I mentioned, the Bible doesn't talk anything about this world being fair. In fact the Bible says:
"Therefore do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you" (1 John 3v13).
AND
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1 v.2-4)
And that is truth. These words are so easy to read through, but to really take it in as truth in our everyday life is hard. According to this world, we should want people to "love" us and we should everything to work out easily, but God's Word spells out what to really expect from this world.
The brighter side? With our faith God is there to walk with us through the hatred, trials, and testing! In fact the Bible also says:
"For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous" (Psalm 1 v.6)
"But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head." (Psalm 3 v.3)
"the Lord will hear when I call to him." (Psalm 4 v.3)
"But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand.... You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more." (Psalm 10 v.14 &17-18)
Etc, etc, etc!
So, when (NOT IF) life's unfair situations happen to you, be comforted to know that God is always there to help! AMEN!
Well said - AMEN!!!
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