Number 28 in the series “God Rocks: 101 Amazing Everyday Gifts!” Stories and promises of the awesome blessings God gives us each day. I hope it encourages you today!
We all get slammed by storms we don’t expect. That’s just real life. And it happens whether you’re a believer or not.
A medical report that punches us.
A marriage blowup and blowout.
A note in our work mail slot telling us we’re no longer needed.
The sudden unexpected death of a loved one.
Storms that slam us and tear us apart.
And how do we usually react?
Often with denial, “This can’t be happening.”
Or with anger, “How could this happen to me?”
Or with guilt. Christians are really good at this one. We tell ourselves and each other, “Well, it must be something you did.” Or, “If you just had more faith.”
But the problem with all of those?