Does the single mom that works hard every day to provide for her family and tries to bring her children up in a godly manner DESERVE for her car to break down? Does she DESERVE a new car?
Does the father that beats his wife and children DESERVE a promotion at work? Does he DESERVE to be severely injured in an accident? Do his wife and children DESERVE to be treated in that manner?
The answer to all of these questions is NO! None of us DESERVE good or bad things to happen in our life.
What if we got what we deserved? I'll be honest...I pray that God doesn't give me what I DESERVE! There have been many times in my life that I have been in blatant disobedience to God. If I had gotten what I deserved, I am pretty sure that I wouldn't be alive today.
Often what we do get is GRACE. The definition of grace is getting something that you do not deserve.
The bible says Galatians 6:7
"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap."
I do believe that, if we put good out into the world, that we will get good in return...BUT...we don't DESERVE it, nor are we guaranteed it. All we can do is pray for grace!
What are your thoughts on this?
I think we are all lucky we don't get what we deserve and should pray that no one else gets it either..no matter how angry or frustrated we may become. Praise the LORD He has an abundance of GRACE for us all. I know in my own life struggles I try very hard not to use the term "blessed" as I feel it is over used to the point it is like a filler word and has lost the true meaning. Grateful that God loves me enough to shower me with grace and regularly and faithfully doles out the strength and courage I need to face and conquer my trials with a smile and song in my heart. If I don't have a smile or song that is my own failing and not His.
ReplyDeleteGrateful, indeed! I love your last sentence. He gives us grace...we are responsible for receiving it! :O)
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