2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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GOD IN CHARGE OF ALL
AUGUST 21
Psalm 147:7-8
GOD IN CHARGE OF ALL
Siew Lian secretly gloated because her parents had pointedly reminded her brother Austin of his need to learn to control his tongue. "Austin is always nasty to me," she complained aloud. She looked out the window. "He’s almost as bad as the rain!" she added. "I hate rain! I wish…" Her words were interrupted by Dad’s voice.
"As for you, Siew Lian," said Dad, "you need to quit complaining so much. Remember what Austin said? Places where there is little or no rain are deserts." The smug, self-satisfied look disappeared from Siew Lian’s face. "Without rain, you wouldn’t have enjoyed the curry chicken we had for dinner tonight," Dad added.
"Or the apple pie we’re going to have for dessert," said Mom. "But rain always ruins our plans," whined Siew Lian. "It doesn’t ruin God’s plans," said Dad.
Mom nodded. "It isn’t always easy to accept what God has for us," she said, "but I think those desert plants have a lesson for you, too. Dad reminded us that we all need to ‘drink’ deeply from God’s Word, remember? When we do that, it helps us to accept the ‘rain’ that falls in our lives, as well as the rain that falls outside."
"Rain in our lives?" asked Siew Lian. "What do you mean?"
"I mean the disappointments and difficult circumstances that we all must face at one time or another," replied Mom. "We need to accept what God allows to happen to us, and realize that He is working all things for our good."
"Someone put it this way, ‘Every cloud has a silver lining,’" said Dad. "God said it even better. In Romans 8:28, He says, ‘We know that all things work together for good to them that love God.’ Whenever it rains – whether it’s literal rain coming from the sky or difficult times in our lives – we need to remember that God is in control and knows what is best. When we remember that God uses rain to bring good things, we can stop complaining."
When it rains, it is because God wants to give us a rainbow!
Thought: Do you have a lot of difficulties? Turn to God!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for today’s reminder that You truly do know what is best for me. Sometimes You use rain or difficult times to bring good things, so teach me to trust in You whatever the situation. This I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
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Psalm 147:7-8
GOD IN CHARGE OF ALL
Siew Lian secretly gloated because her parents had pointedly reminded her brother Austin of his need to learn to control his tongue. "Austin is always nasty to me," she complained aloud. She looked out the window. "He’s almost as bad as the rain!" she added. "I hate rain! I wish…" Her words were interrupted by Dad’s voice.
"As for you, Siew Lian," said Dad, "you need to quit complaining so much. Remember what Austin said? Places where there is little or no rain are deserts." The smug, self-satisfied look disappeared from Siew Lian’s face. "Without rain, you wouldn’t have enjoyed the curry chicken we had for dinner tonight," Dad added.
"Or the apple pie we’re going to have for dessert," said Mom. "But rain always ruins our plans," whined Siew Lian. "It doesn’t ruin God’s plans," said Dad.
Mom nodded. "It isn’t always easy to accept what God has for us," she said, "but I think those desert plants have a lesson for you, too. Dad reminded us that we all need to ‘drink’ deeply from God’s Word, remember? When we do that, it helps us to accept the ‘rain’ that falls in our lives, as well as the rain that falls outside."
"Rain in our lives?" asked Siew Lian. "What do you mean?"
"I mean the disappointments and difficult circumstances that we all must face at one time or another," replied Mom. "We need to accept what God allows to happen to us, and realize that He is working all things for our good."
"Someone put it this way, ‘Every cloud has a silver lining,’" said Dad. "God said it even better. In Romans 8:28, He says, ‘We know that all things work together for good to them that love God.’ Whenever it rains – whether it’s literal rain coming from the sky or difficult times in our lives – we need to remember that God is in control and knows what is best. When we remember that God uses rain to bring good things, we can stop complaining."
When it rains, it is because God wants to give us a rainbow!
Thought: Do you have a lot of difficulties? Turn to God!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for today’s reminder that You truly do know what is best for me. Sometimes You use rain or difficult times to bring good things, so teach me to trust in You whatever the situation. This I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
Posted in Junior