With all the frustrating things your government does, it’s tempting to simply gripe, complain, and yell at the people “in charge.” But those things just add to the chaos and confusion?

And that might be playing into the hands of the people in charge.

How about you try this on for size. Use your frustration as a springboard of opportunity to talk to your Creator. From what I’ve read and heard, I believe He’d love to hear from you. Anytime. And all the time. And when you talk to Him, you get wonderful side effects.

Wisdom. Understanding. And less chaos and confusion. So, the next time those people (who like to think they’re in charge) do stupid stuff (and it’ll be any second now) don’t gripe and complain. Why not do this…

Instead

Don’t try to pray away all the pain.
You could be disappointed, disillusioned, disenchanted.
Don’t ask God to save you from the hurt.
You could live to see that the prayer has not been granted.

Instead…give thanks for all His love.
Instead…be glad for all He’s done.
Our sin could torture us forever.
Instead…He gave His only Son.

Don’t be so quick to ask for an end
To the hard times, rocky roads, and fire and rain.
Don’t cry out for a wonderful sign
And when it doesn’t appear, throw your hands up in vain.

Instead…give thanks for all His love.
Instead…be glad for all He’s done.
Our sin could torture us forever.
Instead…He gave His only Son.

There will be trials called tribulation,
In every life, in every nation.
You could give up, but bow your head
And thank your loving Lord instead.

© 2010

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