Church 8-28-11

Not only the Good
But through the Bad Times as well
We must look to Him. 

One of the symptoms that I’ve been exhibiting is forgetfulness.  Oh, and sometimes its bad. Sometimes its funny.  To deal with that, the doctors advised me to write things down.  I figure since God is the most important thing in this world that writing what I thought about or learned in church would be a good start. 

As strange as it may seem, the two things that stuck with me the most this week  came from other people than the preacher. 

First of all, a member of the church gave an inspired speech to the congregation.  He spoke of the importance of us to be Christ-like in all things, even taxes and work.  I’ve always liked my jobs, from construction to restaurants to teaching, but I have experienced those moments that I just didn’t feel like being there.  That is the time when we need to get our strength from the Lord and work as if we are working for him.  Almost everybody has a good attitude during the good times, but we can tell so much about people through the times when it is rough.  This time, more than ever, is when we need God.  He should be shining to all those watching.  When people looks at us, they should see God.

Secondly, Rocky’s (the preacher) sister gave her testimony.  It is quite amazing what she has gone through.  Her ups and her downs.  Once she fell down some stairs and broke her hip.  She said she could give many reasons why it happened, but only God truly knows why.  This may sound simple, but it is important to me now because “Why?” is a big question to me now.  What if I had just done this different…?  I sometimes think about the things I might have done different--taken s certain job, gone to Taiwan like I planned, went home at a different time--there are so many things I could have changed to avoid the fall that has forever changed my life.  I cannot focus on why it happened, only know that it did happen and think about how I can make the most of the situation.  Did God have a purpose for me falling?  Does He have a purpose for saving my life? 

God has blessed me; I want to spend the rest of my life praising Him and sharing His love with other people.