Nov. 3, 2009 - I Keep Forgetting

As I was reading David Wilkerson's devotion for today, I was reminded yet again of how forgetful I am. I had just been complaining to the LORD about why doesn't HE deliver some folks out of their trials like HE does others (specifically the apostle Paul in this case), when I read the devotion. I keep forgetting the purpose is not deliverance but GOD's glory. How can we use EVERY circumstance to bring GOD glory. Much to the contrariness of my tendency-toward-pessimistic mind, we CAN bring GOD glory in even the most negative circumstances.

LORD, help me remember the truths YOU give me. May they stick in this old, gray matter in between my ears. May they also seep down into my heart that tends to want to harden. Remind me when attitudes start flying today. Remind me when the fatigue hits. Remind me when conflict arises, when things don't go the way I think they should be going. Keep me in right perspective, LORD.

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