"For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, For You will answer me." - Psalm 86: 5-7
Our God is so good. I feel ashamed to think how I let so many little things that go wrong completely affect my mood. Yesterday was one of those days. You know how you have days when stupid things go wrong all day? That was my day. I overslept, broke my travel coffee mug, dropped the telephone into the trash can so it was covered in coffee grounds, and dumped a pencil sharpener FILLED with shavings all over the floor. There were other things too, but you get the idea. The culmination of all these things put me in a grumpy mood. Why? There is no good reason why. All I had to do was look at all the things the Lord has done in my life. He has heard my prayers over and over and answered me. He has loved me, protected me, and provided for me. All my needs are met, and even some of my wants! Paul exhorts us in Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, Rejoice!" He also goes on to say a few verses later (11) "for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content . . ." Oh, how I wish I could reach the point in my spiritual walk when I am content in all situations! But even as I stumble and fall, the Lord reaches out, helps me up, and starts me on my way again. For He is also ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy. What a mighty God we serve!
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