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WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: One measure of our spiritual maturity is the way we respond when things go wrong. If we give in to despair, doubt God's existence, or strike out at some innocent person, we have some growing up to do.
Explorer Samuel Hearne (1745-1792) was on an expedition in northern Canada when a crucial piece of charting equipment broke. So he had to turn back. Then, thieves stole most of his supplies. Hearne responded in an unexpected way. In his journal he wrote, "As the ravagers had materially lightened my load, . . . this part of the journey was the easiest and most pleasant of any I had experienced since my leaving the fort."
Back in the first century, as the apostle Paul traveled from town to town proclaiming the gospel, he faced opposition and desperate situations (2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-10; 11:23-33). Time and time again he found help and hope by turning to the Lord.
How about you? How are you responding to the struggles you are facing? Be honest with God, while asking Him for patience and a positive perspective to handle life's setbacks in a mature Christian way (JAMES 1:2-5). When things go wrong, ask Him for strength and wisdom. Then thank Him for working to increase your faith. -Dave Egner
Tough times teach trust.
Explorer Samuel Hearne (1745-1792) was on an expedition in northern Canada when a crucial piece of charting equipment broke. So he had to turn back. Then, thieves stole most of his supplies. Hearne responded in an unexpected way. In his journal he wrote, "As the ravagers had materially lightened my load, . . . this part of the journey was the easiest and most pleasant of any I had experienced since my leaving the fort."
Back in the first century, as the apostle Paul traveled from town to town proclaiming the gospel, he faced opposition and desperate situations (2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-10; 11:23-33). Time and time again he found help and hope by turning to the Lord.
How about you? How are you responding to the struggles you are facing? Be honest with God, while asking Him for patience and a positive perspective to handle life's setbacks in a mature Christian way (JAMES 1:2-5). When things go wrong, ask Him for strength and wisdom. Then thank Him for working to increase your faith. -Dave Egner
Tough times teach trust.
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It doesn’t matter if you have been downsized, laid off or outsourced, let go or fired. The pain is real, and the terrible toll of fear, anger, confusion, and uncertainty that happens when a person’s world collapses around him or her is much more than a statistical reality. It is just real. We pray that these devotionals will be used by Him to bring you hope and encouragement.
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