“We mustn’t allow our circumstances and disappointments to become the excuse for the choices we make in life. God is greater than all of that, and He can bring beauty out of ashes. Our trials come, Augustine said, “to prove us and to improve us.”
―Alistair Begg,
Don’t allow disappointments in life to give you what seems at the time a justified reason for a bad choice.
I did. Almost nine years ago I allowed my disastrous circumstances and disappointment to forge an idea in my mind. I followed through with what seemed like the best thing for me at time. Not before letting God know that since He had let me down I had no other choice. What an utter fool I was.
Had I known then that God was Sovereign, I would not have fallen into the trap of self deceit.
BUT GOD, has been so loving and kind in my present circumstances. He has given me the strength to continue living for Him everyday and filled me with the love I need to bestow on those close to me that were affected by my stupidity.
I am suffering daily the consequences of my error and choice, (MY SIN AND REBELLION) there is no escaping that, BUT GOD, has taught me so much during these last nine years. He not only forgave my disobedience but brought me back to Himself.
His love is so real, so tangible that I can not stop the tears of gratitude when they come rushing down like water.
When I look back and see where I was and where God has brought me I am amazed at the transformation. To Him be the all Glory!
God the Holy Spirit is the Spirit Of Truth, and He will lead us into all Truth. I made mistakes for not knowing and studying the Truth as found in God’s Word. I just followed the teachings of the Church I was attending at the time. I was not like the Bereans (Acts 17/11).
I failed God. I rebelled. I was disobedient. BUT GOD In His love and mercy received me back to Himself. It took much pain and many tears to get me there.
BUT GOD is so faithful. Blessed be His Holy Name.
Don’t allow disappointment and circumstances dictate your choices in life.
RUN TO JESUS.
Psalms 86:5
“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”
Very much relate. Praise God for His faithfulness! Blessings to you.
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Thank you Mariposa. Blessings to you.
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Sounds just like the good God I know! 🙂
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Praise God! Where would we be without Him? Blessings gw 😊
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Sonrisa, many of us have walked down the same road of sin and poor choices. Without Christ’s Resurrection, we would have absolutely no hope. You stated the Good News so well. Let us always run to Jesus.
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Amen Big Sky !
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Amen.:)
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Very good post. I listen to Alistair Begg everyday on Christian radio. I try to get ideas from anyone who has a credible message. Please keep up your work.
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Thank you for reading . Alistair Begg is one I listen to regularly. I appreciate the encouragement. God bless you.
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May God richly bless you too. If you can get Moody Radio, Michael Rydelnik has a very good program each Saturday morning from 8-10 Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Michael is a Messianic Jew, that works at Moody Bible Institute, and is professor of Jewish Studies. His wife is also an instructor at Moody. He is also a key writer in the Moody Bible Commentary. You might want to check out pay Equpping pages on Sources and Library. They will give you some good ideas. Please have a very good day, and thank you for being such a good internet friend.
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Equipping thank you so much for the information. I will certainly follow your advice.
I am grateful for your kindness and friendship.
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Thank “you”
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Here is a correction of Moody Radio and Michael Rydelnik. It is from 10AM to noon each Saturday. I am waiting to hear the program now.
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Thank you. I am checking if it’s available in my country.
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Try this link.
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https://www.michaelrydelnik.org/
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Thank you Equipping for your kindness .Blessings.
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You are very welcome, and very much of a blessing. Can you say your nation? If not, it’s okay.
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My nation is Australia. Blessings
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Very good. I have followers in your country, and in NZ.
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That’s great Equipping
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Yes. It really is great! Thank you.
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The Lord bless your day.
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Thank you. May God bless you too.
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https://www.moodyradio.org/
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That worked !. Thank you so much .
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You are very welcome. I receive a lot of good teaching from the Moody network. Their Founders’ Days each February has a lot of good teaching, especially, with Alistair Begg having spoken there. Their congregational singing is good. My video, Lord Have Mercy, was recorded at Moody Church.
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Thank you so much for your kindness . God bless you
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You are very welcome, and very much of a blessing.
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Thank you
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:))
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God is good! And I am glad you are back! I thank God for you!
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God is so good. We are so blessed.
Thank you for visiting.
You have a great blog. To God all the Glory.
God bless you.
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Thanks for all of the times that you like one of my articles. I am very thankful for you, and for all of the other friends that follow my blog. Please have a good day, and may God richly bless you.
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Thank you so much . Keep up the good work with your blog . Abundant blessings
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You are very welcome. Blessings to you.
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