That Is Not Fair
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“For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” (Psalm 73:3)
That’s not fair, it really isn’t. With wrinkled tissue in hand, we stomp our feet in frustration. We had asked, prayed and pleaded. But, to our utter disappointment, God still said “no.”
Have you been there? God didn’t smile at us with the answer we wanted. But that’s not the worst. We look around and what do we see? We see those who don’t follow God’s instructions. Don’t know God’s Word…not even attend church. But, they seemingly live happy, trouble-free lives.
“What’s with that, God?” we want to ask.
Confusion adds to the sense of injustice. But not to worry. We don’t have to know how to express that bewilderment. David did that for us:
I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty. These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for!” (Psalm 73:2-7 The Message).
Like David, I don’t let up my rant. This is not the way it should be. Why do they have it so good? Lord, after all, I’m not a bad chica. I really deserve better. But “[t]hen I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever” (Psalm 73:21-26).
Father, thank you, in your loving way, you set me straight. I will trust in your ways, look to your justice, count on your healing and expect your glorious solutions. You are fair with your love that extends to those who call upon you. In Jesus name. Amen
Questions: Whom do you desire more than God? When looking at your difficult situation, is He enough? What brings you out of despair?
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Debbie,
One of the suggestions that I do have is for you to contact one of the online mentors as often when we discuss issues with others it gives us the strength to go on.
Lord Jesus I thank you for Debbie and Lord even though she may not believe it I pray that she will know that you are in control and that you will guide,direct her and that she will seek you during this time. Lord having limited finances is a big challenge and Lord I pray that during this time they still will have the courage to give to tithe to you and ask for blessing on their tithe as your ways are not our ways as I have often in my life tithed when I had nothing and you have begun to bless me for this. Lord I pray that they will seek counsel from others and I pray you will give her wisdom as to how to deal with the problems she faces. Lord sometimes you allow hardships to teach us to trust in you and for us to let go of the material possessions and to only have you.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Debbie, I said a prayer for you and your family. I understand how you are feeling, having been in your position myself. Contact the place you have your car loan and explain your situation and see how they can help. Sometimes they will surprise you. May God bless you.
I really needed that. Please keep me and my husband Robert in prayer. We have married since 10/16/2010, and we are having financial difficulty. We need help repairing our credit. We currently live in a rent w/ potential to buy property and its just been really hard trying to pay all bills. My car payment is 636 a month and I am currently behind 3 payments. I need guidance on what to do next. We also have 2 children. Please pray for us we don’t want to be in this situation anymore and We want to be home owners. Thank you in advance, God bless you.