THE LORD’S TEST • I woke up this morning and knew that today, the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. • As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head. My car wouldnt start so I walked to school instead. • I forgot all of my assignments I failed all of my tests. I dropped my head in disgust and asked the Lord for one request. • Lord, why is it that things wont go my way? He gently replied, Dear child it is because you didnt thank me yesterday. • I woke you up and enabled you to see the sun again. I gave you shelter, protected your family, and even let you make a new friend. I blessed you far greater than I ever had before. But you were too busy to thank me once more. • You didn’t feel sick because I maintained your health. You had money in your pocket because I maintained your wealth. • You had shoes on you feet and clothes to wear, too. You had plenty of food to eat, and what did you do? • You ignored me and went about your tasks. But when you wanted something you never hesitated to ask. • I was there when you needed me and that wasnt too long ago. But when things started going your way, it was me you did not know. • As if that weren’t enough, I provided your favorite luxuries. This was something I didnt have to do-they weren’t even necessities. • And when it was time to get on your knees and show your gratitude, you decided that after such a fulfilling day, you werent in the mood. • So I decided to give you just a little test. To show you how it would feel to stop being blessed. • I began to realize what the Lord was saying. And when I got home, I fell to my knees and started praying. • He said, ‘My child, you have learned and you know I do forgive. But remember to remember this day as long as you shall live. • I love filling your life with joy, and your pain Ill alleviate it. But just a simple thank you would show how much you appreciate it. Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Timothy 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: [note: say grace before you eat!] Thank you LORD! Amen PS This was from a friend, (brother Dokes) so I am passing it on to my friends. I did add some verses so we can see what God has said
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:54:17 +0000
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