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MOTIVATION OF THE DAY
MOTIVATION OF THE DAY


God has a positive answerYou say: "It's impossible"God says: All things are possible(Luke 18:27)You say: "I'm too tired"God says: I will give you rest(Matthew 11:28-30)You say: "Nobody really loves me"God says: I love you(John 3:16 & John 3:34)You say:
"I can't go on"God says: My grace is sufficient(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"God says: I will direct your steps(Proverbs 3:5-6)You say: "I can't do it"God says:
You can do all things(Philippians 4:13)You say: "I'm not able"God says: I am able(II Corinthians 9:8)You say: "It's not worth it"God says: It will be worth it(Roman 8:28 )You say: "I can't forgive myself"God says: I Forgive you(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)You say: "I can't manage"God says: I will supply all your needs(Philippians 4:19)You say: "I'm afraid"God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear(II Timothy 1:7)You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"God says: Cast all your cares on ME(I Peter 5:7)You say: "I'm not smart enough"God says: I give you wisdom(I Corinthians 1:30)You say: "I feel all alone"God says: I will never leave you or forsake youHebrews 13:5)
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later. Romans 8:18

Does God Care when you suffer


The problem of suffering
On my shelf is a little book that asks a big question. It is titled Does God Care When We Suffer? and was written by Randy Becton. Randy is a good friend and a cancer survivor who has spent much of his life ministering to people with terminal illnesses. Randy writes:

Of the hard "why" questions, "why is there suffering?" may be the hardest. This is probably because it not attacks us personally, but also because whenever the question is raised, the question of God's part in suffering follows close behind… We are desperate for the meaning behind all this. We seek some someone to blame or deliver us, and that always leads to our view of God.
Doesn't God care when we suffer? Of course he does. Then why doesn't he do something about it? He did. Becton sums it up this way:

The answer is the cross of Jesus Christ.… From now on all human suffering must be understood in the light of his suffering; it is the source of meaning, hope, and new life for sufferers. When someone cries out, "He doesn't care. He's immune to pain," they are brought to the foot of the cross to see for themselves.… The cross and resurrection hold the key to the mystery of suffering.


Once gratitude becomes part of your nature you begin to see the connections between your success and creature comforts, and the talents and contributions of others.* The farmer plants, waters, fertilizes and harvests the tomatoes you enjoy.* The truck driver delivers the food to the market that will soon feed your family.* The baker kneads and bakes the bread for the sandwich you'll eat for lunch.* The engineer and architect design the bridge that allows you to get to work.* The furniture maker's handiwork creates the furniture in your living room.* The plumber fixes your leak, clears your drain and plunges your toilet.* The teacher educates and inspires your children to be the best they can be.* The customer provides the support that enables everyone to receive wages.* The performer engages the imagination and entertains your senses.* The seamstress sews the beautiful clothes that make you look great.* The physician and nurse help to bring your beautiful baby into the world.


Sayings

Any person can count the number of seeds in the apple But God only can count number of apples in one seed