" GOOD TIMES AND BAD "

In this life it's always going to be one or the other, so we might as well just Trust God. I believe that it's time that we sharpen up our listening skills and truly become "Christians". Being a Christian is becoming more Christ-Like, and we all know that our Lord would listen to all.

Every time you converse with a relative, friend or acquaintance you get to hear about whatever is presently happening in their life. I've had people take me into their confidence and share their hearts. I'm also from the school of thought that we should always inquire if all is well, with them and their families. Today's subject is "Good Times and Bad" as we all must learn how to navigate through life. Yes, God allows both good times and bad to come to everyone. He mingles them into our lives in such a way that we can't predict the future or count on human wisdom and the preponderance. Why do we customarily give ourselves the credit for the good times. Then in bad times, we tend to blame God without thanking him for the good that comes out of it. When life appears certain and controllable, don't let self-satisfaction or contentment make you too comfortable, or God may allow bad times to drive you back to him. When life seems uncertain and uncontrollable, don't forlorn hope - God is totally in control and He will bring good results out of tough times.

You know we often hear people say that, " It doesn't matter ". But many of your choices will be irreversible - they will stay with you for a lifetime. What you do when you're young does matter. Enjoy life now, but don't do anything physically, morally, or spiritually that will prevent you from enjoying life when you are old.

Until Next Time,

Jim