Reactions

A wise high school teacher once quoted back to me:

        

            “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” 
                      ― Charles R. Swindoll

That quote is so true. What is your reaction to hard times and sufferings? I lately have been going through some tough stuff. At first I felt completely off and depressed. I reacted to hard times in the way the world reacts, without clear hope. The fact of the matter is, I do have hope and that hope is in Jesus Christ. God has been teaching me that He is faithful and to trust in Him. At times of trial to look to Him and look toward the future hope I have in Him. 

     Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.   ~Psalm 42:11~

I confess lately I haven't been hungrily diving into God's word. I have been off because I stopped getting to know God and instead fell into a rut of despair. My reaction was to stop reading my bible and to place my life on hold. God showed me through this time how much I don't measure up and how much I need Him. Without God life seems a waste and purposeless. God is life, and without Him a person is not truly living. I am so thankful that God is full of overflowing Grace. I am a sinful person and deserve death. Again and again God reminds me that he gave the ultimate gift, the gift of Life, through Jesus Christ. 

        Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.   ~John 14:6~ 

Desert Song: Hillsong United 

[Verse 1:]
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

[Verse 2:]
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me, Lord, through the flame

[Chorus:]
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

[Verse 3:]
And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

[Chorus:]
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

[Bridge 4x:]
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

[Chorus 2x:]
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

[Verse 4:]
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow