The Big Picture
Why did that happen? Why is my family sick?
Why is my prayer unanswered? Why, why why?
I don’t know, but I am beginning to think that is because I do not see the big picture. The reasons and the outcomes of decisions, of events, of the effects these things have on other people. Occasionally, I get a glimpse of why something has happened. But a lot of the time life just seems unfair and like a child, I want to stomp my feet at yell at God because it is not fair.
I also think that when I get so focused on the small event or circumstance I find myself in at the moment, I also lose focus on the good things, the blessings, the whole concept of grace. The fact that I do NOT get what I deserve, but I get God’s grace. I get His love and attention as together we face those events and circumstances that would try to crush my spirit.
I forget to pray as Jesus taught us to pray…
Luke 11:2 “He said to them, “Whenever you pray, say: Father, Your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation.””
When we remember to ask for our daily bread…. just to supply the needs for today, it helps get the focus back where it should be.
Also, it could be the thing we ask for is something that would be a temptation and not be good for us.
How could my daughter and hubby being healed of their diseases not be a good thing? I don’t know that either, but I must keep my faith in a Heavenly Father who knows more then me, He loves me and my family very dearly, and this is why I do not need to see the Big picture.
God knows and I will trust Him with my life.
— Kareen
Thu, Apr 14
Thank you for sharing your heart so honestly.
Keeping you in my prayers and sending a big HUG your way!
I’m so glad God brought you into my life!
— Carolanne · Fri, Apr 15th , 2005 · 7:43pm · §