Why blame it on God?

People can really let you down can't they? So many people have turned away from their faith, from God, from the TRUTH because of the actions of someone else. And then we have the crazy nerve to blame our misfortunes and bad experiences on God. Well NEWSFLASH it wasn't GOD that hurt you....Just like it wasn't God that developed the atomic bomb, or bring about global warning. That was us. People. We did it, we continue to do it, and while on the subject of people hurting us - we also make the choice to trust certain people in our lives. There are always going to be nasty people out there. People who pretend to be something they're not. Yes even people who claim they believe in God and follow His ways. It stings even more when those people infiltrate your life and turn it upside down, but that is simply par for the course. It is the world we live in and NO ONE said it was perfect. In fact it is the very opposite and there is absolutely no basis to be surprised. We need to learn how to live in this world but not be of it. In other words, don't become like those who try to destroy other peoples lives. And in the same breath, don't let the actions of someone else distort the truth in your mind, and cause you to turn away from the very thing that keeps you real. There is of course a brighter side to this subject. And that is the people who are exactly who they claim to be - who walk the talk and are true representations of love and truth. If you find those people (and trust me they do exist - I know hundreds of them!!) then cleave to them. They will help you keep the realness.

If you read the bible from front to back and engage it like you are soaking up a good novel, very soon a clear picture will begin to unfold regarding this subject. Why does God constantly refer to His People? Why does relationship matter so much to God? Why did He send His one and only son to die for us? The answer is simple. It all revolves around the greatest commandment, which is; “To love the Lord with all your heart”…….following close behind that is “Love your neighbor as you love yourself”. This of course being the key: “The greatest of these is Love.”

Incase you haven’t caught on yet; Love really does make the world go around. It has the ability to overcome anything and everything. Even an “incurable” illness like Bipolar Disorder. (Story rewind - that was me ;)  What is this really, to such a mighty God!? To a God who created the entire universe in just 6 days? Is it a tiny little blimp in His radar that has no purpose except to make life hell for His children? Or is it a tool to build capacity, strength and faith? How could God use something that seems so destructive - for His good will? But wait! God may intend it - but you must agree to it. It really is up to you. Will you let this thing kill you, or will you let God work some miracles through you? The measure of faith is often determined by those who get back up off the floor, after being dropped from great heights - to praise and worship God once again. It's not about how we fall, but how we rise again.  That is the measure.