I'm writing 2 times in a weekend...I think that's a record for me! No there are no pictures in this one, just an experience and my lesson learned. As a result from different life events recently, God has been teaching and speaking a lot to me about trusting Him. When trials come, things happen that don't make sense or in seasons of good and bad, I can put my trust and hope 100% into knowing that God is in control. The One who made everything on Earth, who gave me life, is of course powerful enough and all-knowing to be in control of what comes up in life, good and bad. It's become easier for me(don't get me wrong, I still mess up), through God's grace to stay Gospel centered and trust God when big trials come up, but often it's the day to day trials and hiccups that sneak in and I lose my focus.
Take last night for example...I was heading back to my kost on my motorbike, as normal, and all of a sudden another guy on his bike pulled out in front of me without stopping or even looking. Luckily I wasn't going too fast and was able to stop somewhat, but I still knicked him and I went to the ground. Instead of thanking God that no one got hurt, that things were ok, and responding to the guy with a gentle tone, my sinful nature kicked in and I responded in frustration to his driving and lack of caring(as he tried to do a hit and run). Later, when I got back to my kost safely and calmed down, I had a clear mind.
This morning I was reading from My Utmost For His Highest and guess what it was about? Having our minds fixed on God. How fitting...It was a passage from Isaiah 26:3- "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." You can read the devotion from February 11th at http://utmost.org/is-your-mind-stayed-on-god/. Basically that our minds are the greatest gift God gave us when He created us. Our thoughts affect our actions and our actions can bring glory to God. I want to learn in everyday life to take every thought captive(2 Cor. 10:5) and make it obedient to Christ and set aside my weakness. Luckily, I don't have to rely on my own efforts, but He helps us in our weakness. How different would my reaction have been last night?
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