It Isn't Fair!

When I was a teenager and disagreed with my parent's house rules, my automatic response to any rule that hindered my teenage agenda, would be: 'But that's not fair!'  In turn, my mom's automatic reply would be: 'Whoever told you that life was fair?'

Good point mom. Nobody told me that. But for some unknown reason (entitlement?) I expected my life to go my way. Now years later, I recall speaking those same words to my teens when they argued house rules.

Yesterday I did a bit of complaining about how unfair life was for me, but this time it was pointed at God. It took me a long walk and a pot of freshly brewed British tea before I settled the 'life isn't fair' challenge I was having with God.

As I grumbled about how unfair life seemed to be for the moment, I turned in my Bible to the book Jeremiah, who is referred to as the weeping prophet. I needed to read and claim God's promise for me.  'For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' (Jeremiah 29:11)

I had allowed myself to become hopeless for awhile yesterday. When my eldest child, who is now 30, would have a difficult morning getting ready for school, I would say to him: 'this can be a good day or a bad day; the decision is totally yours.' So yesterday, I had to reframe and take this advice.

Are you having one of those days? Does life seem unfair for you today? Step away from the challenges and reframe your thinking. Ask yourself: How important is this current situation? Is it temporary? Do I trust God to solve this and give me hope and a future?

So we are still left with the question: Is life unfair? Yes, at times, it seems that life can be unfair. How do we get through these moments or seasons of uncertainty? My advice is to go to His Word. Claim His promises. His words of hope and His mercies and grace are sufficient to see you through. I promise.

Until next time~

blessings,
Nancy

'My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.' 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT