There are some folks I know and I envy them because they always seem to be able to see the good in every situation. They are filled with the wonder of it all and are overwhelmed with the glory of life. I, on the other hand, am almost always underwhelmed. Why? Because, and this has been hard for me to face, that is what I choose. I choose to be a victim, a loser, a person with no confidence. I choose it. Now I am choosing to change it!
I am convinced that the Lord wants us to have and to live abundant lives. Satan wants to make life so discouraging that I blame God, or so good that I forget God. The truth, I am finding, is that everything good comes from God (James 1:17) but I often want to take credit for it. I am talented, skillful, intelligent, and the list goes on. All reasons why good comes to me. Well, who gave me all those things? Who set the wheels in motion that ultimately manifest as opportunities? God, of course.
Now instead of coincidence, I see providence. Instead of my wisdom and intelligence I see the leading of the Spirit. Rather than good fortune, I see the blessing of a father who loves me, not in spite of my weakness but because of my weakness. It is therein that His true power and goodness is most readily recognizable as being a gift for which to be wonderfully thankful.
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