James 1:16-18
Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1:16-18 (NIV)
So easy to be deceived, and so easy to forget that every good and perfect gift is from Him. How often I turn to Him when I am down, when I am worried, when stress takes over my day. Why then is it so easy to give myself and others the credit when things are wonderful and good, and forget to thank Him for these perfect gifts? It is a human condition, I know, but something I need to work on.
So I go on to the rest of the verse, He does not change like shifting shadows. It is so awesome to have such a strong constant, to understand that he loves us, no matter what, and that we can always trust in his solid, unchanging care. He did choose to give us the word, to lead us on the right path and show us the way. He wants the best for us, even when we may not recognize that is the direction he is leading. In this world that shifts with ebbs and flows every day, where the ups and downs could give you indigestion, it is so very comforting to have Him to always come back to and know that He always has our best interest in view.
Questions for Reflection:
- Are there ways that I can be more focused on the good in my life and where it truly comes from?
- Am I able to come back to Him and seek His guidance when the world pushes me in different directions?
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank you for your enduring gift of the word, and so many perfect gifts that come from you. Forgive me for my forgetfulness when things are going well, forgetting to give you the credit for all those things. Help me to do better in every facet of my life. All glory and honor is yours forever. Amen
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