As Long. . .

How long does it take before you begin to doubt God's goodness and love in His dealings with you? I have already shared in the past that my trust in God lasts about as long as things are going the way I think they should, the way I have planned they should.

Sadly I must admist that I frequently find myself questioning God's love when my plans fall apart, when things don't happen on my timetable, or when I am faced with an unforeseen difficulty. I fail to realize that all of these are opportunities for me to display the power of the gospel in my life - to respond with supernatural power, to live radically differently because of Christ and His supreme sufficiency not only for our salvation but for every day, for eternity.

"What I am going to inherit in eternity is so superior that it makes any sacrifice in this life insignificant. I must be so heavenly minded that I am free from this world and it's stuff."- John Piper

How long can I trust God?As long as He is!

"For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations." - Psalm 100:5

As Long as You are Glorified
Mark Altrogge

Shall I take from Your hand Your blessings
Yet not welcome any pain
Shall I thank You for days of sunshine
Yet grumble in days of rain
Shall I love You in times of plenty
Then leave You in days of drought
Shall I trust when I reap a harvest
But when winter winds blow, then doubt

Oh let Your will be done in me
In Your love I will abide
Oh I long for nothing else as long
As You are glorified

Are You good only when I prosper
And true only when I’m filled
Are You King only when I’m carefree
And God only when I’m well
You are good when I’m poor and needy
You are true when I’m parched and dry
You still reign in the deepest valley
You’re still God in the darkest night

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