"The big mistake was to say we deserved it, because then self-pity creeps in when we don't get what we want. We can take that attitude, or we can recognize that we have a choice. I can choose to accept life the way it is and make the best out of it, or I can complain because it isn't perfect." (Meyers, pg. 74)
"The secret of the Christian life is that we commit ourselves fully to God. If we surrender our wills to God, what happens doesn't make us angry. If God doesn't give us what we want and ask for, our faith is strong enough to say, "Not my will, but Yours"."(Meyers, pg. 75).
Prayer:
"God help me. I often have strong desires, and when I don't get what I want, I get upset. Forgive me. Remind me that Jesus didn't want to die on the cross, but He lived in total submission to Your will. I ask You, through Jesus Christ, to help me live in total submission and be content with what You give me. Amen."
********** My Thoughts **********
Today's reading is good, but I don't know. I feel like I have everything I need. Sure, I don't have all the things I want (such as being able to stay home AND make money), but I am blessed with what God has provided.
I do remember, however, a time a few years ago.
It was my birthday, by 29th I think.
All I wanted was a Cold Stone Creamery Birthday Cake.
No presents, or party or anything, just that cake.
When I came home from work, there was no cake.
Anywhere.
I was MAD!!!
Irate even.
A little be after I got home, a friend of mine showed up just to say hi, then another and another. Before I knew it, my friends were there to celebrate my birthday.
And then, my awesome and amazing husband whom I was not speaking to brought out not one,
but two
Cold Stone Creamery Cakes!
I was so surprised (and peeved) to see them and to find out that my hubby had planned everything all along.
I felt stupid and for being mad.
But so humbled by his love.
Perhaps, when God doesn't give us what we want, He isn't saying "no", but rather, "not now".
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