Kardashians

"Pain can have a purpose" was the confession of a Pastor. "How encouraging, how wonderful" I thought to myself sarcastically.

We know the saying "no pain, no gain" in relation to exercise. But does that translate to be true in our daily walk of life? I do believe if we are unscathed that we won't realize the presence of God as much. We won't find a reason for Him. At least it makes it harder.

Is that what Jesus meant by HIs saying "it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven?" For instance, the Kardashians, can use their money to do just about anything they want to do. Does that reality TV show create a desire for you to want to "Keep up with the Kardashians"? Do they take the time to process their pain or does money help ease it just enough to get by? Is it harder for them to find a need for God?

Do you take your current circumstance and say "God what is going on here, what will be my take away?" It takes courage to put aside emotion impluses to give time to work things out and quite possibly reveal a truth about your circumstances. Do you have the courage to ask?

In my family at times I was known as "Elaine the pain." Did I give people pain? I know now that when I was a child I was very talkative and wanted attention at times. But I choose to be a blessing for others. How about you? Do you get up each day determined to think about others and be a blessing to them?

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose"(Romans 8:28 NIV).

LOOK FOR THE GOOD!