***DAY 64***Parenting by Design… (3/5) I used to wander off until You disciplined me; but now I closely follow Your word. (Psalms 119:67 NLT) THE VALUE OF TRIALS This psalmist was ridiculed and persecuted for his faith by people of higher authority and position than him, but he remained strong by diligently studying Gods Word. In fact, he tells us the persecution or affliction was necessary to keep him from straying. It was good ... to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. When we are successful, we tend to want to take personal credit. When we face trials, however, we tend to turn to God for answers. How could this happen? Why me? What did I do wrong? If seeking those answers causes you to turn to Bible study and prayer, you may have part of your answer. Trials teach so much better than triumphs. Perhaps that is why James urges us to Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (James 1:2). Trials can motivate us to seek Gods truth and wisdom.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:02:03 +0000
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