I sometimes find it difficult to say to people, as Selwyn says today: ‘The same wisdom which ordered the course of Abraham’s life orders your life and mine today. We should never be taken aback when unexpected things occur.’
I think there is often, an initial reaction of confusion, when painful unexpected events occur. It’s when we take this pain and confusion to Jesus in prayer, that we then realise that ‘no matter how hard the experience, God’s power will be there to get us through, and God’s wisdom will ensure that the (eternal) benefit outweighs the (earthly) cost.’
What’s your view on this topic?
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Well, another landmark today – it’s my wife’s (Neroli) birthday. It’s a nice sunny day; yesterday, we had rain most of the day but the land really needs it – so no complaints. Therefore, it’s a short post today as I’m about to take Neroli ’shopping’ and lunch out – something, which I know she will enjoy!
‘Some extra practice’
I sometimes find it difficult to say to people, as Selwyn says today: ‘The same wisdom which ordered the course of Abraham’s life orders your life and mine today. We should never be taken aback when unexpected things occur.’
I think there is often, an initial reaction of confusion, when painful unexpected events occur. It’s when we take this pain and confusion to Jesus in prayer, that we then realise that ‘no matter how hard the experience, God’s power will be there to get us through, and God’s wisdom will ensure that the (eternal) benefit outweighs the (earthly) cost.’
What’s your view on this topic?
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Well, another landmark today – it’s my wife’s (Neroli) birthday. It’s a nice sunny day; yesterday, we had rain most of the day but the land really needs it – so no complaints. Therefore, it’s a short post today as I’m about to take Neroli ’shopping’ and lunch out – something, which I know she will enjoy!
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