THE BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY OF CHARLES R. SWINDOLL
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“I have some good news and some bad news.” Ever heard that before? We often choose to hear the bad news first, hoping the good news will provide a joyous overshadowing of the other. And sometimes we have to come up with the good news ourselves. I’ll share some of my own good news and bad news related to my son’s attending a new school.
Here are a couple of others from my life in general:
We all have experienced days filled with good news and bad news, though some days we tend to focus on the bad more than the good. Those bad-news days, when we’re constantly asking God “Why?” can be deeply rooted in a desire to control, to avoid, or to chase down a quick fix. Sometimes, our asking the Lord to explain Himself comes from our feeling entitled to know His answers. The better choice for us as believers is to place our trust in God. Faith places us at the foot of the cross, surrenders us to God’s unconditional love and allows us to remember His promises to be faithful and trustworthy. Take the psalms below to heart. Memorize them, so you can quickly bring them to mind during those times when you receive good news ... and bad news.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes. (Psalm 119:67-68)
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