“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.”James 1:17 NLT
There are people in our lives who cast shadows. They are those who bring outbursts of unseemly behaviour at the wrong time. They are usually stressed, unwell or frustrated because they try to manage their lives instead of surrendering them to the Lord.
Our God, conversely, is steadfast and unchanging. This can be frustrating as we try to manipulate him and fail. However it is greatly appreciated on the receiving end.
Today I experienced this in a friend. He is unwell and sleep deprived. The worst of it is when in this state he does not listen. This in turn can be frustrating and requires patience and prayer. Challenges like this, whilst annoying require me to walk in grace.
Tonight I fly out of Nepal towards Australia. I spend around 12 hours in Kuala Lumpur. This time I have chosen a Motel close to the airport. A good rest will sustain me as the next leg takes me to Manilla with a wait of around six hours before a Night flight to Brisbane. I will need to manage myself well and pray for the Holy Spirit to assist me to rest well. I will be faced with five grandchildren who do not understand jet lag.
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