I think it is also true that everyone does what they know is wrong. It takes a good measure of grace to admit this. Yet doing so, is the first step in receiving more of the grace that changes us.
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James
How can God be good and allow so much suffering? The simple answer is told to us in the stories in Genesis. God told Adam and Eve that if they loved and obeyed Him he would bless them and their children but if they did not, the world would be cursed with suffering and death. There are consequences to our choices both good and bad.
“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” Deut.30 “Conversations Within” ts 3/17/
Consider the seven days of creation, seven days in a week, seven colors in a rainbow, seven promises made to Abraham, seven years of plenty, seven years of famine, many other sevens in the Scriptures and the last seven days of Jesus. A lot can happen in seven days.
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.” Luke 24 “Conversations Within” ts 3/16/
We might think that there has to be an element of risk and danger in an adventure. I think the real danger is to let the beauty and wonder of everyday life pass us by.
“Awake, why are you sleeping?” Jesus Ps.16 “Conversations Within” ts 3/15/
Intrusions may disrupt our peace if we let them divert our focus from what we know has true and lasting value toward what does not. Like rude pop up windows trying to sell us something, we can learn the skill of purposefully redirecting our thoughts on what promotes life, health and peace.
“Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” 2Cor.10 “Conversations Within” ts 3/13/
