All Things! All Things! All Things!

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

When I was Alton on the ground last Thursday I wondered where me being hit by a car came into perspective. Today I see my attitude being sifted by this experience. Today I was told by the policeman that, technically, because I was riding on the shoulder of the roadway(even though the road was in bad shape), technically, as a vehicle travelling on a shoulder of the road, I should have looked to the right, prepared to give way to any on-coming vehicle. The policeman was a bike rider but had been impressed upon by his sergeant that this was the 'law,' mmmm! The law is stupid at times. Anyway my insides raged at this stupidity and quite frankly my attitude lost, a round. I can say, my attitude needs to repent and trust God. He is God!

Yesterday my attitude was challenged by the selfishness of another. If it was just this in isolation, no problem. Add nausea, constipation, pain, pressure to keep going while in pain, tiredness. Unfortunately I got 'Ahhhh!' Now two days later I recognise a need for 'Praise You Lord, God of all creation, Lord over everything.' If I have failed so far then I imagine a need to succeed and so perhaps more challenges tomorrow. I suspect where it might come from and so I need to prepare.

When down, I am still need to walk in faith, especially when down. Paul the apostle was whipped and beaten for the gospel, I am not. Come on girl toughen up! The toughness I face is the inequity of the law. This seems to be where I have to help others as well. The harsh coldness of law has never changed. It is only when grace is applied do we see change. Amen!

I must also walk in grace towards others, especially those who do not give it, this is where Christ shone, He lived with Agape love, an undeserving love. Amen!


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