Wednesday, November 26, 2008

AGAIN and AGAIN

I have noticed lately some friends of mine that find themselves in circumstances that seem to be reoccuring again and again. They find it somewhat annoying and instead of attempting to see it positively for what it is, they are leaning more towards defensively explaining away or maybe even blaming someone else for what keeps happening to them. I can recall a few times that the same thing has happened in my life. Every thing does happen for a reason. Maybe it could be another chance to do or say what we did not do or say last time.

Maturity recognizes opportunity and does not overlook the possibility that there could be a lesson to learn in every situation, especially when it involves another person. No need to overthink things, but if you notice a particular difficulty or circumstance repeating itself in your life again and again...I believe it might not be far from the truth that there is definetely something that you are not getting or understanding. So maybe ask God, "What am I not getting or what am I missing here? Please show me what I need to know and teach me what you want me to learn in this."

It is important to consider what we might not be considering. Otherwise, round and round we go in our own thoughts and continually disregarding reality. What great gifts God has given to us in our friends...to make us more like Him.