There's A Reason

I talked a bit yesterday about taking talking for granted…

I have come to realize, that people take so much for granted.

I came to this realization partially because of Facebook.

Scrolling through my NewsFeed I saw that the majority of the statuses were complaints.

Complaints about the weather. Complaints about classes. Complaints about environments. Complaints about TV. Complaints about the internet.

And what was a little more surprising to me, was how many people “liked” the complaints.  When someone complains, what posses someone to “like” the status? Do they “like” that the person is complaining? Or are they “liking” the complaint to agree? I don’t get it.

And I don’t get why people “complain” on their statuses in the first place. What good does that do? It sticks on your profile and reminds you of whatever upset you in the first place.

And it’s not just on Facebook. People like to complain in general. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not pointing fingers, and I’m certainly not saying that I am above complaining or have never done it. Because I am as guilty as the next guy.

I’ve learned along this journey that you can take nothing for granted. You don’t really realize what you have until it’s gone.

Who would have thought that I would ever be so thankful for the ability to walk, or the ability to talk?

Everything we have is a gift from God. Everything. He puts things, people, circumstances, whatever in our lives to fulfill His purpose.

And He never promised that we would like everything He put in our lives.

But He did promise us that He works for our good and He has a plan for all of us.

If something as petty as the weather is all you have to complain about, I’d say you have life pretty good. Be thankful that the weather isn’t more severe or that you have coats and scarves and gloves to bundle up with.

Find the good in every day. In every circumstance. God doesn’t know how to give bad things. Only good things come from His hands.

There is a reason why God put you where you are in the circumstances you are in.

Are you fulfilling your purpose, or are you complaining about it?

I did some serious meditation on Phillippians 4… Good stuff, take a look at it if you have a chance. Verse four was especially meaningful to me: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say: Rejoice!

I’m viewing every obstacle, challenge, hardship, pain, problem, hurdle, bump in the road, etc. in my life as a gift from God, my Healer and my Comforter.