Romans 13:1-2
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Ephesians 6:1-3
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
2 Corinthians 12: 7-10
And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
To me, I view the system as wicked. I've been struggling with coming to terms with the things that are going on in my life because they don't feel good and it's draining. I wanted to work in psychology, but who wants a therapist that is not confidential. However, everything that feels good isn't good. It is God that gives power to the government, and it is not for me to be self-serving but to work for the good of all. Maybe I never get the pleasurable, luxurious, and private life that everyone else seems to have. Maybe I have to struggle because the calling on my life is greater. It is obvious that this has been predestined for my life. My plan for my life may not align with what God has in store for me. Every precaution that I took in my life to not be exposed failed because it was meant to happen for the betterment of the world. I can rest assured and be happy that I had a part in spreading the gospel throughout the world. I believe every person brought into my life serves a purpose that God has even when I don't understand it. As my life serves God's purpose, so will my death be for the good of the world. So, let us not be vengeful or bitter. Instead of choosing to see everything wrong with my situation, I am choosing to see all the good that has come from my struggle and pain. How I've grown as a woman and in my relationships. The toxicity and sin that once attracted me no longer has hold over me. I am continuing to grow. Now, I feel as though my future is bright and I can expect beautiful things to come. " Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
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