Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Even if you’ve got troubles, please drink a generous serving!
PROBLEMS...opportunity for spiritual growth!
There aren’t many days that go by that we don’t have challenges. Some of our problems are small and easily solved. Others seem insurmountable and we wonder if we’ll survive them. Regardless of their magnitude, not one of our problems catches God by surprise. And I’m convinced that each of them is an avenue of spiritual growth and an opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with Christ.
Author and speaker Barbara Johnson reminds us that "a problem is like a pebble. Hold it too close to your eye, and it puts everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance, and it can be examined and classified. Throw it at your feet, and see it in its true setting—just one more tiny bump on the pathway."
She goes on to say: "Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up!"
Where are YOU looking?
When problems arise, large or small, is your first move to look up?! Our focus should be NOT on that momentary trial, but on the deliverer and sustainer of our faith. As Hebrews 12:2 says: Let’s
look unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Look up and let the light of Jesus shine the way through your problems. His radiant joy is always available!
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