I marvel at this aspect of Mary's life, because I so easily give into the temptation to WHINE instead of WORSHIP. And when I consider what makes me whiny, it’s always something so insignificant, especially when compared with what Mary was facing. For me it could be I overslept my alarm, or maybe I was overcharged and have to call the internet company. Sometimes I’m just tired and I don’t feel being nice to someone, yet God has pushed them right in front of me to interact with. And I whine. Mary faced incredible difficulties – difficulties with her family, with Joseph, with the culture around them. She faced physical difficulties of carrying a child and the childbirth to come – without medication! And she would face many more than she did not even know yet. And she worshiped. Instead of focusing on our inconvenience, or on our fear, or on our exhaustion, let’s choose to focus on God – let’s choose gratitude for His wonderful acts, His mercy, and for choosing us to be part of His plan to reach those around us. Application questions:
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Pam Robillard
10/18/2018 07:46:21 pm
I praise and thank God for many things throughout my day. However, there are those who push your buttons most of the time not even realizing that’s what they’re doing. And those who catch you when you’re tired and/or not feeling your best. That’s what God is working on in me at this time. It’s a struggle for me not to whine (at least on the inside) and not get short with whoever God has brought to me. Sometimes the learning curve for me in my advancing age is pretty steep. (sigh)
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