We ask God why he didn't make us geniuses, why he didn't give us intelligence or the opportunities that others have. But if you were such an intellect, would believe you were too wise for God? Would you be the type that argued sight over faith?
We ask God why he left us scrounging for money- why he didn't give us wealth like our neighbor or the easy life like our friends. Yet if you had all the wealth in the world, would you thank God for the food on your plate or the clothing on your back?
God gives us certain needs, certain attributes, because he knows the frame of our minds and the depth of our hearts.
Imagine an office room full of workers- the thermostat has been set to 65*. Each person will respond to the temperature in a different way. One person will think its too cold and put on a jacket, another person believes its too uncomfortable and sheds theirs, someone else becomes too disgruntled and leaves the room all together, while another man decides to take action and simply changes the temperature to fit his liking.
Every person responds to the same situation differently. God our Father knows how we will respond to different situations.
We've all heard the analogy of God not being a vending machine- but he will give us "money" out of his own pocket. Let me explain:
Pslam 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.
When we died with Christ our old selves died- because he rose again we have the ability to create a new heart- beating for him alone.
When that happens, our desires are not our own but our desires become the same as his. When we ask God for a harvest, he's more than willing to show you the way. When we ask God for the ability to pray through the spirit- he will craft us towards that goal.
When we worship God, when we live for him- then we get blessings, then we are filled abundantly.
Life isn't about the material things or the need to please the eye- life is about living for Christ.
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