Be- Attitudes!
Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 AMPC
Paul exhorts the Roman church on three aspects of relationship with God. The first relates to the fuel that drives service and devotion, which is hope. If I do not have anything to look forward to, if there was nothing at the end of all my labour, why should I strive to live right? If everything ends down here, what is the motivation for righteousness and holiness? So hope keeps me sane, and the expectation of the glory ahead fills my heart with joy.
Secondly, nowhere have I been guaranteed that life will be all smooth; no bumps. I get to choose how I will respond to the things coming my way. I can get touchy and lash out at everything or I can trust God to work out His perfect will in and through all He allows to come my way. As always, every choice has a consequence. Patience in tribulation isn't a degree a seminary course can teach you; it is only learnt at the foot of the One whose life is the perfect example of patience.
Lastly, when everything seems to be falling apart, prayer is the glue that can hold all together. It is not a weekly, monthly or periodic appointment; it is a daily and regular meet, where God is able to meet me and provide guidance for my life. I get to trust Him for all of my life's choices, not just the big ones like career or marriage. He wants to be involved in all of my life's phases, but only if I let Him. What are your own priorities at the moment? Does God hold all of your heart or do you have other 'viable' options? His time of favour is here.
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