Do I Really Need These Answers?
Morning Pages Week Six
I shared last week that I am going through the 12-week workbook “The Artist's Way.” As a part of the course, I write three pages in a journal each day. I am sharing a section of my writing each week with you. I would love your feedback on this new approach to my weekly Dispatch.
Why do we blame God when bad things happen? If we had not sinned, we would all still be in the Garden of Eden. At times we seem to think we are smarter than God and do not have to listen to Him. We think we know best - or we just do what we want to do.
Did God know we would sin against Him? I think He did. Honestly, I believe from the beginning of time, God knew we would need a Savior. Sometimes, I wonder about God’s timing. Why did He not send Jesus the moment Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden? Why did Jesus come when He did? When is He coming back? I cannot answer any of these questions but do I really need these answers? If I trust God, which I do, then I don’t.
God is sovereign. He has every answer. He loves us more than we could ever imagine. Whatever we face, He is there for us and has answers that we could never have without Him. I don’t have to know or understand because He does. My role is to embrace God and the opportunities He gives me to serve Him every day. Yes, in this life bad things can happen but God is not the cause. Knowing God is there to walk through them with us is awesome news.
Questions For You To Think About:
Have you ever blamed God when something bad happened?
If Adam and Eve had not sinned against God, would someone else have played that role?
What does it mean to you to know that God has an answer to everything you face in this life?
2 Minute Drill
Matt Hammit with Dr. Kim
Quick Hits:
This Week’s Quote: Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevent was born on October 27, 1858. He was a sickly child with asthma but overcame his health problems and went on to become the 26th and youngest President of the United States. Historians rank him as one of the greatest presidents in American history.
There are so many great quotes attributed to him. Here are two of my favorites.
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.
This Week’s Trivia Question
What comedy became the first film directed by a woman to gross over $100 million at the box office?
This Week’s Did You Know?
Did you know the fastest reptile is the sea turtle? Sea turtles can swim as fast as 35 mph.
Awesome Marriage This week
AM Podcast: Special Guest: Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas is one of my favorite people and this is his third time to join me on the podcast.
Join us as we talk about making your marriage a fortress that is able to withstand the storms of life.
AM YouTube Channel: What Happens After An Affair?
What do we do when the person we trusted completely goes outside of the marriage? Is there hope? What are the steps to healing? Join me as we dig into this important issue.
AM YouVersion Plan: Reconnect: Refresh Your Marriage
If your marriage has lost the closeness you once had or if you feel disconnected from your spouse, this plan is perfect for you as you seek God’s desire for the two of you to become one.
This Week’s Trivia Answer:
The 1988 film Big starring Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin and directed by Penny Marshall.