Life-Altering Truths
ByHere’s a great, short summary by Justin Buzzard of three of them that I cannot think about enough: God is sovereign. God is wise. God is good.
It is not overstating it to say that if you really believe these three truths, your life will be very different. The way you respond to everything cannot help but change. Peace will be yours in greater measure. So also holiness and happiness of heart. And a thousand other good things.
My belief in these three truths has been tested as of late by a basketball injury. I suffered a small muscle tear in my adductor and could not play in my game yesterday. We ended up losing by one. I was (am) naturally frustrated, because I love to play (especially big games…and yesterday was one). But I have had to ask myself: Is God sovereign, wise, and good? And if He is and I say I believe in His Son, can I trust Him and rest in His sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness? The answer is plain. Not easy to embrace in those moments when any level of difficulty comes, but obvious enough nonetheless.
In all seriousness, I would do well to read and apply Justin’s post daily. I actually may do so for a time. Maybe the next week just to see how my attitude might change? Anyone want to join me?
8 Comments
December 7th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I am with you, my love. I am going to put the truths and Scriptures on a notecard as well to keep with me!
December 7th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Hmm… do I have something to lose other than a few minutes? No? OK. I’ll do it with the Crispin family.
December 7th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Nice…thanks to my two faithful readers for joining in! Now would you both please make sure I actually do it…grazie.
December 8th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
OK. Did you read it today? I thought the Kindle post was nice, especially since I LOVE real books and have enjoyed my kindle app. However, I thought the better post, at least so far, was Unlocking the Bible: Destruction.
December 8th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I am going to do so now. Thanks so much for your reminder to do so! I liked the Kindle post as well. And the series on Unlocking the Bible is a very good one. Essentially, it’s a outline of the Bible’s storyline. Can’t get enough of that.
Only problem with the Kindle post is that I now really want a new one! And I have a good excuse that I am following in Al Mohler’s footsteps!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I wonder what Erin has to say about wanting a new Kindle. Actually, she might like it, because then she won’t have to fight you for your current Kindle! LOL!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:07 am
She always rolls her eyes, b/c I go back to it at least once a month! She is a big fan for reading on the iPhone. I have learned to like it as well, but I have to believe she would enjoy her own Kindle, even if it would be a used one!
December 9th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I like reading on my iphone too. Makes it easy to do at night when I snuggle with The Boy.
Today’s favorite– The Dominion of Foot-Washing because it is a reminder of how we all should serve God and one another in a loving way. I think it especially held my attention due to the Tiger situation and the reaction of so many to use hurtful, hateful speech and the overall lack of compassion and sensitivity. I cannot even begin to tell you what was said by friends of a family member about professional athletes, many of the myths Erin posted about were among the topics. In some ways it was very hurtful to me, because over all, they were speaking about me and my friends in a manner that was not nice.