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Mostly Grumble
by PamFord Davis Problems happen. Trouble knows my address. I'm not immune to misfortune or discouragement. Yet, I do have a choice as to how I will respond. I confess that I suffer with chronic complaining disorder. It's wrong to grumble; I confess it as sin to my Lord. I received an insightful poke in a passage today. "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 NKJ)." I 'mostly grumble.' Apostle Paul 'most gladly' boasted in difficulties. As a result, the power of Christ rested upon him, his service to the Lord and outreach to the lost. Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |