Something came to my mind earlier. Yesterday a bunch of brothers shared about the difficulties people are facing today. More people who get married end up being divorced, people don't marry until they're in the 30s because of jobs, or not waste their effort in marrying at all. Nowadays, I ask myself, why do we have to suffer so much to earn a good living?
Sometimes I wish that I was born 10, or 20 years earlier, when things seem to be much simpler. Back in the days people spend more time hanging out and socialize instead of sitting in front of the computer all day. People seem to be much happier back then, don't they?
But we have to remember that God has chosen when and where I was born. He did so with a purpose and a meaningful plan.
But we have to remember that God has chosen when and where I was born. He did so with a purpose and a meaningful plan.
Acts 17:26- And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.
Also, God didn't create us so we could suffer in this world, but to enjoy it abundantly.
Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
When I think again, I realized that I am very blessed to be here now. We live in a wealthy country with luxuries that we tend to neglect (some places still don't have access to clean water and people live next to factories) and it's sad that a lot of us still whine about not having the trendiest clothes or not getting good grades in school. Sure, some b/s complain about the world being more corrupt, but we have to realize it always has been corrupt in Biblical times as it is today. It's just that things are different because we are more educated with rules to prevent us from hurting ourselves and others. Also remember that spiritual blessings like the Bible and missionary trips are becoming more accessible in this generation. Hundreds of years ago very few people have access to the Truth because of burdens from the government/society, and they even get killed for doing so!
So, enjoy your blessings He gave you today, and rejoice!
-Karen
Also, God didn't create us so we could suffer in this world, but to enjoy it abundantly.
Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
When I think again, I realized that I am very blessed to be here now. We live in a wealthy country with luxuries that we tend to neglect (some places still don't have access to clean water and people live next to factories) and it's sad that a lot of us still whine about not having the trendiest clothes or not getting good grades in school. Sure, some b/s complain about the world being more corrupt, but we have to realize it always has been corrupt in Biblical times as it is today. It's just that things are different because we are more educated with rules to prevent us from hurting ourselves and others. Also remember that spiritual blessings like the Bible and missionary trips are becoming more accessible in this generation. Hundreds of years ago very few people have access to the Truth because of burdens from the government/society, and they even get killed for doing so!
So, enjoy your blessings He gave you today, and rejoice!
-Karen
