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 We once owned a Scots Terrier named Heidi. She was a delightful little dog
with a large, fierce heart. She loved to chase our sons and nip at their
ankles when they played kick–ball in the back yard. Although we had plans of
raising puppies, Heidi had a hormone problem and the Vet strongly encouraged
us to have her spayed. So we did.One morning I took up Heidi’s food and water bowls so that she couldn’t eat or drink. Later I took her to a strange place (the vet’s office) and left her with strangers. During the day, although they used an anesthetic, they caused her some pain. Later that day I picked her up and took her home. Eventually she healed and life moved on. Now, there is no way short of Heaven that I could explain to Heidi that what I did was necessary for her own long–term health and well being. Yet, although I had been the cause of her pain, that lovely little dog never ceased to trust me. I am convinced that there are things that have happened in my life that I will not understand until I talk to God at a later time. Therefore, I need to continue trusting Him. I have a little note that was passed out in a long–ago worship service. I have kept that wrinkled note pinned to my office wall at home to constantly remind me… "My Father I do not understand Thee, |
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"Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me."
(John 14:1 NLT)
Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything. (James 1:2-4 NLT) |
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| Lord, I ask for faith in you as strong as the faith my dear Scottie had in me. Please help me to go through my daily difficulties and troubles trusting completely in you. Amen. | |