1 Peter 4:12-13 & 19
Hey All,
So, again, I'm sorry for being so awful at blogging lately....I've pretty much worked, slept, and got up and worked again everyday these past few months and haven't had much time for anything....Regardless, here I am, and hopefully, what I have to say is helpful to someone out there who still cares enough to read this blog of mine.
At camp I have a white board out above the sink in the dining room that I write Bible verses on every week during the year and every day in the summer, and the verses I picked days ago to put up were from 1 Peter...little did I know how much I'd be needing those verses myself. The verses are as follows "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice as you share Christ's suffering, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed...Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to the faithful Creator while doing good."
This week I was falsely accused of doing something I would never, ever do, in a million years and at first it made me angry, confused, sad, and just overall, shocked. However, after sleeping on it, and praying A LOT, I have come to the realization that it is "all good" and that what is the point of going hard for Christ if I'm not ever given a chance to publicly show a Christlike response to an awful situation. Part of me, is still a little angry about the whole thing, but mostly, I'm at peace because I know that He knows what's going on and He has got a way bigger plan, here, than I could ever dream up or imagine.
The few people who I have told of my situation have been pretty angry about it all and have asked if I wanted them to speak to the people accusing me, however, I politely declined their offer. While, I more than appreciate them backing me up in this, this is something I need to fight "on my own." We all go through things in life that truly suck and we all have our integrity questioned at some point, whether it be justifiable or not....which it my case, it is soooo not...but our reactions to false accusations prove what kind of person we really are. Of course, I am not saying I am better than anyone because I am choosing to respond in a way that is more Christlike than the world, nor am I saying let yourself be walked over and taken an advantage of because you're a Christian...however, I am very grateful for His overwhelming peace and patience during this situation.
I strongly encourage any of you who are going through a difficult time right now to seek Him
first through it all and to let Him guide your course of action in responding to it. How we represent ourselves, also reflects on Him and I, personally, want to reflect Him the proper way and not let my feelings control my actions....even though that is so easy to do. My current, predicament is not fully resolved, however, I know that over the next few days and weeks He will give me the strength, wisdom, patience, and peace to get through it and for that I am so grateful. He has not forgotten you and He has not forsaken you even in your time of need...don't EVER forget that!
In conclusion, I'd like to say that no matter what is going on in your life, no matter if it is good or bad, know that if you follow hard after Him, He will guide you every step of the way. He doesn't promise an easy life, by any means, and in some ways, being a Christian is a lot harder, but truuuust me, it is so beyond worth it!
Until Next Time!
<3Abi
So, again, I'm sorry for being so awful at blogging lately....I've pretty much worked, slept, and got up and worked again everyday these past few months and haven't had much time for anything....Regardless, here I am, and hopefully, what I have to say is helpful to someone out there who still cares enough to read this blog of mine.
At camp I have a white board out above the sink in the dining room that I write Bible verses on every week during the year and every day in the summer, and the verses I picked days ago to put up were from 1 Peter...little did I know how much I'd be needing those verses myself. The verses are as follows "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice as you share Christ's suffering, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed...Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to the faithful Creator while doing good."
This week I was falsely accused of doing something I would never, ever do, in a million years and at first it made me angry, confused, sad, and just overall, shocked. However, after sleeping on it, and praying A LOT, I have come to the realization that it is "all good" and that what is the point of going hard for Christ if I'm not ever given a chance to publicly show a Christlike response to an awful situation. Part of me, is still a little angry about the whole thing, but mostly, I'm at peace because I know that He knows what's going on and He has got a way bigger plan, here, than I could ever dream up or imagine.
The few people who I have told of my situation have been pretty angry about it all and have asked if I wanted them to speak to the people accusing me, however, I politely declined their offer. While, I more than appreciate them backing me up in this, this is something I need to fight "on my own." We all go through things in life that truly suck and we all have our integrity questioned at some point, whether it be justifiable or not....which it my case, it is soooo not...but our reactions to false accusations prove what kind of person we really are. Of course, I am not saying I am better than anyone because I am choosing to respond in a way that is more Christlike than the world, nor am I saying let yourself be walked over and taken an advantage of because you're a Christian...however, I am very grateful for His overwhelming peace and patience during this situation.
I strongly encourage any of you who are going through a difficult time right now to seek Him
first through it all and to let Him guide your course of action in responding to it. How we represent ourselves, also reflects on Him and I, personally, want to reflect Him the proper way and not let my feelings control my actions....even though that is so easy to do. My current, predicament is not fully resolved, however, I know that over the next few days and weeks He will give me the strength, wisdom, patience, and peace to get through it and for that I am so grateful. He has not forgotten you and He has not forsaken you even in your time of need...don't EVER forget that!
In conclusion, I'd like to say that no matter what is going on in your life, no matter if it is good or bad, know that if you follow hard after Him, He will guide you every step of the way. He doesn't promise an easy life, by any means, and in some ways, being a Christian is a lot harder, but truuuust me, it is so beyond worth it!
Until Next Time!
<3Abi
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