by Leslie Driesen

Created on: June 06, 2008

Self-reflection

Am I following You or simply running away?

I say I want to be in Your will, but am I just looking for an excuse to go where life is "easier"?

Do I truly trust You to take care of my, or do I only say that so people think I'm holier than I am?

Do I see Your hand of protection, or do I only look for the absense of conflict and hardship?

You never said my life would be easier.

In fact, You told me it would be hard.

So why do I look only for ease and joy?

Why do I equate hardship with sin or a lack of trust in You?

God open my eyes so I may see Your true plan for my life.

Give my trials so I may learn to truly

trust

You alone.

Give me hardship so I can see Your hand of protection.

Help me to walk in Your kingdom of light, when I am surrounded by darkness.

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