Want to know God?

By Jenni Ingram

I have learned some important lessons in this life and I would like to share one with you. Never say “never.”

For example, don’t ever say, “I’ll never be fat;” “I’ll never be poor;” “I’ll never speak to them again.”

Trust me. If you make that statement, then you will do it.

You may not ever qualify to be on reality television for your size but I believe you encounter a situation that makes you larger than what you are comfortable with. You may not ever intend to speak to that person again but I’m sure if they were any kind of friend at all you will begin to miss that relationship. It’s all a matter of perspective.

I believe God allows us our free will so that we can make decisions that will make us unhappy and uncomfortable. Why would a loving God do that? Well ultimately it is to create in us a pure heart and seek Him and a loving relationship with Him diligently.

Maybe it also is an opportunity to show our obedience to Him.

That fractured relationship? It’s an opportunity to forgive. We are told in Col. 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

There are opportunities in every thing that happens in life. If you’re happy and blessed, then praise God and share the blessing. If you are lost and surrender your heart to God, then give praise and spread your testimony.

If you are sad or in trouble, then ask for prayer. If you are burdened, then turn to the burden bearer, Jesus. He is with us, ready to love and serve us. Oh and that “never” statement? There is one you can trust — He will never leave you.