BAD ATTITUDES LEAD TO BAD DECISIONS

“Then all the people began weeping aloud, and they cried all night.  Their voices rose in a great chorus of complaint against Moses and Aaron. ‘ We wish we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness’, they wailed.  ‘ Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have us die in battle? Our wives and littles ones will be carried off as slaves! Let’s get out of here and return to Egypt!’ Then they plotted among themselves, ‘ Let’s choose a leader and go back to Egypt.’”  Numbers 14: 1-4

Being short sighted about trouble is a terrible mistake.   Troubles occur for many reasons, but we must remember; “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Romans 8:28.   It is important that we talk to the Lord about our troubles, as he will help us to calmly see the problem with a clearer view.  He will remind us that there is a larger plan in place, and we are seeing only a very small piece of the plan playing out in our lives.  The next time you are involved in an argument, take a step away and pray.  Pray specifically for the problem at hand.  Be honest and let him know exactly how you feel.  It doesn’t matter that he already knows our feelings, he wants to hear it from us!  We should admit our faults and weaknesses and look at the problem through his eyes.  It is time to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and to stop complaining.  Instead stand up and understand that you and I have the ability, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to do all things.  There is nothing we cannot do.  However, we must include God in our plans so that he can help us and guide us along. We must be patient and wait for his answers.  He will and does answer.  Anger and misguided words do nothing more than build and make the existing problems even larger.  We must remember the words of Isaiah 40:31, “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.  They will soar high on wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow weary.  They will walk and not faint.”  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!