What should my attitude be? I have been struggling with one area of my life. God has been so good to me in so many ways, and he continues to bless me. How can I complain? God has given me a fantastic husband (I may get irritated sometimes, but he is truly amazing.), a loving family, a comfortable home, a dependable car, decent clothing, plenty of food (Okay so I abuse this blessing and eat too much!), good health, the right to worship him openly, and many Christian friends. No complaint should come from my mouth or be entertained in my thoughts. Yet I fail in this area. I have been complaining because it has become clear to me that God is requiring me to give up my cherished Bible study class. Why is he taking this away? It feeds me. It nourishes me. Why?
The answer is I do not know, and it should not matter. My God loves me as evidenced by the many blessings he has heaped on me. It would be massive unbelief in his power and love if I asked for another sign by demanding to know why before I obediently respond. I must trust that God is in control and knows better than me what is best.
“’For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
So what is my response to this new frustration? I am beginning to release my disappointment and turn to him in praise.
“In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.’" Isaiah 12:4-6 NIV
Lord, forgive my unbelief. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, use me daily to praise you and sing for joy about your many blessings.
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