Life isn't Fair!

How many times do we say that, or do we hear our children say, "Life isn't Fair!" Well, honey, it isn't.

I know we, as humans, thinking life should be fair no matter what. After all we're saved, we serve God, we tithe, we give to Missions, some even put their children in Christian school or home school. So why isn't life fair? I remember my kids saying that to me, I would laugh and say, _______, you know, it's not, but we still have to go on with living and not worry about what isn't fair.

Let me ask you, Is it fair that you have to struggle daily with ____________________ (you fill in the blank)? No it may not be right but we all have things in life that us IS NOT FAIR!

Let's look at Hebrews chapter 2:13 "And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me."

What are some things we can do when Life doesn't seem fair?

1. Trust God - Pray Get alone with God in your prayer closet.  Pray without ceasing!
2. Don't Quit! What more would make Satan happy than to see a Christian Quit! Don't give him that satisfaction.
3. Go Forth! Go forth and do what? Share your blessing, share the things that are the Bright side of life.
4. Do something for others! I recently started something  a former Pastors wife did. That is doing something for ladies in my church. Why do I do this? 1. to show them that I love them and care. 2. to encourage them. After all it's better to give than to receive.
5. Point people back to God. You say, but I'm shy, or don't do well talking to people.... Can you say, "I can Do All things through Christ?!" You can point a soul to Christ. Invite them to Church, to a special Sunday, invite them over and share Christ with them.

As I was going through some notes I found I came across these points. I don't know who preached this or if it was from a Bible class, or taught in a Sunday School class, but you know what as I read the scripture and as I looked at the points it's true we don't have to view life as unfair.

So friend what can YOU do today that will make your life seem "more" fair.

Praise the Lord

Psalm 148

¹ Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.

² Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

³ Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

⁴ Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.

⁵ Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.

⁶ He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

⁷ Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

⁸ Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

⁹ Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:

¹⁰ Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

¹¹ Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

¹² Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

¹³ Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

¹⁴ He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

 

After reading this passage, don't you think that the Lord wants us to Praise Him?! We're to praise Him from the heavens, in the heights, his angels are to Praise Him, the sun, moon and stars. Then, we're created of Him we are to praise Him.

 

Are you praising the Lord today? What can we praise the Lord?

Salvation

Family

Health

Place to live

Jobs

the air we breath

the ground we walk up

So many things this is just a pinch of what we can Praise the Lord for.

 

Do you Journal? If not, why don't you begin if you do add this to it. Write down your Praises, if it weren't for our Heavenly Father we wouldn't have much even think of giving Praise for.

 

This can even go in other directions:

Parents, do you praise your children for good work?

Wives, do you praise your husband for what he does for you and your family?

Husbands, do you praise your wife?

 

As Christians we have so much to give Praise for but yet we sit back and grip and complain instead. Stop Read Ps. 148 and then tell me you have nothing to Praise the Lord or anyone for.

 

I Praise the Lord for the man he gave me of 23 yrs and the wonderful children he's allowed me have. What are going to Praise the Lord for?

You Are somebody Special!

As I've observed, watched, listened, and tried to help where I could, I've noticed people don't think highly of themselves. Self esteem is low, people think they are nobody, that they aren't good enough. After several days of thinking about this and watching and listening why is it that we are beginning to think we are nobodies?

Part of it is the world, it has lead us to believe that if we're not a beauty queen, or some famous athlete that we're nobody. Now I don't think I'm the perfect person, but I know I'm somebody that is loved, cared for, appreciated and most importantly that the Lord knows my name and I'm somebody to Him!

I believe that I've shared this passage before, but I believe the Lord would have me share it again. After all, All scripture is inspired of God. We are somebody!

Psalms 139:14   "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."

"...I am fearfully and wonderfully made...." what does this mean? It means when the Lord created you in your mothers womb you were made for a purpose, you made without fear and wonderfully made. God created you for a reason so why do we allow people, the world to lead us to believe that we are nobody's?

Friend, I know there are things and people who are out there to hurt us to try and destroy us, but friend if we die to self daily and if we simply depend on the Lord we will make it! I know many people who through their smiles, their way of cheering people up, their way of comforting are SOMEBODY! They, YOU,  have the ability to help.

So it doesn't matter who you are, friend You are Some body!! You are here on earth for a reason and you are meant to be an inspiration to others. Remember Psalms 139:14 "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." 

A Wife after God's Own Heart Lesson 5

Good evening, sorry there was a delay in the next post on this series - If I may add we've had some family matters that took priority over my blog. I missed not being able to post, I'm happy to be back though :)

The topic this evening is one that I believe ever couple can work on and that's communication.
How well do you communicate with your spouse?
Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
Do you speak right and communicate clearly with your husband, wife?

We need to be open in our communications with each other. I recently spoke with someone whom and one of the things I mentioned to this person is that I'd rather be talked to  rather than shut out. People handle things differently, but the one thing that should never be done is stopping communication.  See communication is vital to all relationships but especially your marriage. I love the way my husband explained it. It's like a game - I toss you the ball which the opening of a conversation, when you toss the ball back you are answering or responding to the person. I know this may seem like a childish illustration, but many adults don't understand the full concept of communication.

When discussing a matter, remember to use words that are fitly spoken, because then you will have a calm and peaceful conversation with your spouse, friend, sibling, boss or whomever you may be talking with.

"Make it your goal to employ that sweet speech that marks you as a wife after God's own heart."
Read - Prov 19:13; 21:9, 19; and 27:15.

You know God's way of communication is the best way! Here's a few things we can all learn:
1. learn to say nothing - when emotions come into play, Pray don't speak
2. learn to wait - If you or your spouse are tired and the topic of discussion is of great importance, wait till both are rested and clear minded
3. learn to make a list - If there are several things at hand that need to be talked about, write them down in order of importance.
4. learn to make appointments - you say appointments with my spouse?! Yes, we, my husband and I, have weekly dates now for us they can be any day of the week lunch or dinner. Since Bill, is a Pastor we work around that, but we rarely allow ANYTHING to interrupt that "appointment".
5. learn to take the blame - Now this is a hard one! Ladies, as much as we hate to admit it we're NOT always right. If something happens an we are to blame, accept the blame. I'll be the first to admit I have a hard time with that. I know I'm not always right, but I hate to be at fault. So I, as well as others need to learn to take the blame.

So ladies when you talk to your husband be sure to speak words that fit to be spoken. As the children's song goes, Oh be careful little tongue what you say, oh be careful little tongue what you say, for the Father up above is looking down in love, oh be careful little tongue what you say.

The tongue can be very powerful, how are you using it in your communications.