Circumstances

The latest chapter we read in "Lies Women Believe" was about the lies we believe regarding our circumstances in life. I think we all could relate to this chapter. The particular lies that hit home for me were "if my circumstances were different, I would be different" and "I just can't take anymore." I know I always tell myself that I would be less cranky if only I were able to get more sleep and of course the one I've clung on to the longest, "if only I didn't live in Florida." When things get really crazy, I think we all throw up our hands and say "I just can't take it anyomore!" The author uses scripture to remind us of the truth that 1)my circumstances do not make me what I am; they merely reveal what I am 2) If I am not content with my present circumstances, I am not likely to be happy in any other set of circumstances 3) I may not be able to control my circumstances, but my circumstances do not have to control me. and 4) Every circumstance that touches my life has first been filtered through His fingers of love. This is a great reminder that God is sovereign and he is not suprised by our circumstances and has a plan to use those circumstances for our and other's benefit. God is gracious and will always give us grace to bear our circumstances--this is a truth to rest in. May it be so.