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Questioning God

 

Have you ever questioned God? I had many questions for him over this last fortnight. I was looking forward to attending my nephew’s wedding, although I was a little nervous too. I was flying down to his hometown, and I haven’t flown for around fifteen years. It was, comparatively speaking, not a long trip at all—around one hour forty. Not a biggie! But for someone who is older, hasn’t flown in a long time and tends toward being anxious, I was nervous about the flight. However, I was also extremely excited. I was travelling with my brother, sister, and daughter and because of the cost we were only going for two nights. On the day we arrived we were visiting my niece and great-niece who is only four years old. I haven’t seen her for a couple of years. Following that there was a family dinner out with my nephew. The following morning was an early breakfast with my nephew, then in the afternoon, the wedding. I was so looking forward to that. The last day would be a leisurely morning, followed by lunch out before flying home.

I was all organized. My bag was packed, my cabin bag awaiting last minute things. I woke up the day before flying out with a heavy cold. After talking to my doctor and thinking hard about it, I knew I was not going to be able to go. I was glad I made that decision as I was extremely unwell for several days.

Here’s the thing! I had been praying about good health for weeks, so why did God allow this to happen? I’m grateful God is patient with my questions. It is only as I am still recovering a week later that I became aware of my need to adjust my attitude to one of gratefulness. I have had two weeks of total rest and relaxation, even though I felt unwell. After a busy few weeks prior, and a vast number of tasks to get through now before Christmas, I can see that the rest has done me a great deal of good.

How often we grumble and complain when things don’t go our way because we don’t see God’s hand in it or because He said no to our prayers. My commitment now is to have the right attitude, no matter what the day brings. May you too have an attitude of thankfulness. God bless you each.

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