Day 74: Understanding

I admit that I get frustrated with myself when I don't understand something. I kind of feel like that right now. Sometimes when I read the Bible, I understand what it's saying but other times I don't. It's not so much the wording, but the content... like why certain things were done a certain way. I feel guilty because it makes me feel like I'm questioning God's will or being a "doubting Thomas." Perhaps I'm just being hard on myself. After all, it's God's Word--it's obviously the most complex written work simply because God wrote it, and that's a good thing. God made everything, so it should stand to reason that His Word isn't going to be an easy-to-understand read.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
~Isaiah 55:8-9 (KJV)

I know I've talked about patience on several occasions and try to practice patience as much as possible, but when it comes to being patient with myself, I need to work harder. I shouldn't expect myself to understand everything right off the bat--after all, I'm only human. Also, I really haven't been studying that long, so I shouldn't expect myself to become as knowledgeable as a teacher overnight. And of all things to teach, the Bible is not one which you want to misinterpret. I know that if I'm meant to teach, I'm a long way off. As for this blog, it is not my intention to make it seem like I'm trying to teach, because I'm not. This blog was meant just to be a way for me to put my own life into perspective and connect it to the Bible.

God even tells us that His thoughts are unfathomably higher than our own, which is a good thing. If we thought like God, there wouldn't really be a need for faith, and faith is what brings us closer to God. While this isn't the best analogy, God is like the conductor of a symphony. We may all have a basic idea of where life is taking us, we have to watch the Conductor to know where and when to come in and what to do. We still need to put in the effort and work according to His specifications, but if we trust the Conductor, everyone will be able to work together to create a beautiful masterpiece. We all just need to be patient and trust God... if we rush our parts, hesitate, or refuse to play altogether, the music won't sound right. Watching and obeying the cues of the Almighty God and believing in His Son, Jesus Christ, are the only ways to receive everlasting life.

Lord, thank You for this day. Please forgive me for being difficult, Lord, and I ask that You please help me to become a better, stronger, wiser person through You, Jesus Christ. Please watch over my parents, friends, and pets; I ask that You please bless them and keep them safe, strong, happy, and healthy; and in Jesus' name, please keep Satan out of our lives. Please watch over those who defend Your name and this country; please keep them safe and bless them with courage and strength. Please bless their families with peace, serenity, and strength in times of separation and/or loss. Please bless those who cannot defend themselves, those who are less fortunate, and those who seek guidance; may they be blessed with comfort and strength in You, Lord. And please watch over those whose faith is diminished as well as those who don't believe in You at all; please bless them with good Christian family members and friends whom You can work through to bring them to You (or closer to You). Oh, Lord, please forgive me of my sins and please continue to guide me down Your path. Please, Lord, teach me to be more patient, and please help me not to be so hard on myself. Lord, please open my eyes and my heart to Your Word as You see fit. I pray that You help me to become a better person, and I hope that You can work through me to help others. Whatever You have planned for me, I will do without hesitation, Lord. I will follow You forever. I love You with all of my heart and soul, Lord, and I always will, no matter what! In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.