WHY GOD???

Isn't it our hearts' cry every now and then? WHY GOD? God, why is this happening to me? God, why must all these take place? Why, oh why God? Haha, am I sounding poetic? :p Well, these are real cries and real emotions. And you are not alone. And we (yes, me included) wonder why God seems so far away sometimes. But some words that I came across just this week enlightened me, and encouraged me. And I started to see why God let certain things take place in our lives. I hope you will be blessed too (:

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Have you recently sustained a one-two punch? Are you wondering why God isn't shielding you from its impact?

Craig Fryar writes: "Becoming more aware of the overall process of being refined and purified provides us with a powerful perspective on our current situation. It also allows us to rise above the noise level of the particulars of the day. Those of us who keep our cool and stay true in the midst of extreme difficulties will influence many around us through our example."

"Asking God for his extended view—for Him to reveal His plans and purposes for our lives—will give us the hope and courage we need to continue pressing into the challenges at hand. It will keep us humble, knowing that we will be sustained by his grace alone."
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Basically, what the writer is saying is when we persevere and shine though our difficult situations, we will impact and encourage the people around us. At the same time, God is also shaping and molding us though the situations. So not only are we blessed, but the people around us as well. So look to God friends...'cos God wants to be with you in every situation in your life, not just the bad times, but good times as well.

To end off...here's a verse someone sent me (:

2 Chronicles 16:9a - 'For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those who hearts are fully committed to Him.'

Have a God-encountering weekend and week ahead!!