Obey Them that Rule???

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Michlow

Then you should be extremely thankful!

Goodness, Michlow. I hope you don't think that my life is a bed of roses. You have no idea. But the truth is, we could all write a long list of hardships. Some more than others.

There is a woman in our church (an older woman), whose husband is suffering from colon cancer (and has been in and out of remission and chemo and radiation, etc, for over two years). Her son died about a year and a half ago from the same type of cancer. Her granddaughter has diabetes and is often sick and in the hospital. Her grandson-in-law died last year from unknown causes. Her first son was killed years back in a motorcycle accident. She herself has been weak, and had trouble with her hip, including surgery (I believe that is accurate). And yet, in all that, she continues to raise her hands in church and thank God for His goodness and she praises Him and testifies about Him at every opportunity. She always has a word of encouragement for me. I have heard her express pain, but never place blame on God for the troubles her family has endured.

This is just one example, but there are so many people who hold fast to God, and simply PUT their trust and faith in Him, no matter what, that it is difficult to comprehend how anyone with less troubles could not do the same. Job said, "Though He SLAY me, YET will I trust in Him." Job was stating his personal CHOICE on the matter.

My father used to read me a children's book called "It Could Be Worse." He read it to me quite often, and he would also read it to folks who came in for "counselling." No matter what happens to us, there is almost always someone else who has had it worse.

Actually you are most likely right. Though I must point out, that I do as much as possible submit to God, even without trusting Him. If you believe that is even possible.

Of course its possible. But I believe that trust is a choice we make, not a feeling we have. I choose to trust God, even when I don't understand Him. That means that I have peace, even when I don't possess happiness, because He's the one directing my steps, and the burden is not on my shoulders.