I've been thinking a lot about how I perceive (interpret) a situation and my ability to maintain my joy through it. Follow me here... If I believe all things either come from the LORD or through His permissive will, and I believe He is always good and right, then why do I kick against the things I don't like or don't feel good? Isn't it from Him, for me, and meant for my good? Ugly conclusion? Facts can all be agreed upon, but when I allow my feelings to create doubt, I lose all my joy and peace. Both are still available, but I've chosen to focus on my perception of the situation---this doesn't feel good, I don't like it, this hurts; therefore, I conclude it must not be good and begin to question God. So, is everything really open to interpretation? Does my perception of my circumstances make them any less good for me? Does my inability or unwillingness to admit God's doing something I don't understand prevent me from living well? Disobedience? M
I looked, and I thought about it; I saw and I learned this lesson. Proverbs 24:32