Hissy Fits

Why do Christians blame the enemy when things aren't 

going *exactly* the way we want? 

*DISCLAIMER: I am in NO way disputing spiritual attacks...they happen. I am merely pointing out that things are chalked up to attacks wayyy to often. *

Because we forget... 

• We forget Father Knows Best  (Really,He does... See Isaiah 55:9 and Jeremiah 29:11 )
• We forget we are His beloved children, being trained , and we don't know it all! (and...never will! See Ephs 3:8) We could spend eternity searching to know it all,and still find we know NOTHING!---“The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.”― Albert Einstein,channeling my man Paul!)
• We forget that we're human, and make mistakes...and don't like to admit it. Because other humans tend to base their love on our "perfection"...but Saints,we've got a friend in Jesus...who'll love us till the end,and His love is NEVER based on performance...and He'll love us through failures and mistakes.
• We forget we're human and sometimes impatient,and don't like to wait on His timing...
• We forget we're human and sometimes...ok,ALLLLL the time, need help...and we don't like to showcase our weaknesses...because,  once again, other humans tend to base their love on our "perfection"...but Saints,we've got a friend in Jesus...who'll love us till the end,and His love is NEVER based on wholeness...He came to a broken world to make us whole...not condemn us for being broken. His strength shines through our cracks! #LetHimShine!

...AND the main thing we forget...and the main point of this blog...  "if you hear nothing else,hear this..."

We forget what a GOOD Father He is!

Matthew 7:9-11

New International Version (NIV)

9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

We forget that things don't work out---AS WE want it,as we envisioned-- because sometimes His redirection is protection.

I'm not a parent, but I've gotten the privilege to observe and sow into many children's lives...and I can tell you...

• sometimes, children THINK they know what's best...a sucker right before lunch? What's wrong with that??? I wanna go swing...NOW! {forget the car barreling across the street!} They don't see the value in waiting...the sucker will be there after lunch...the swings will be there after the car passes...the toys will be there *and more enjoyable* after the nap!
• when they think they are being wronged, they blame who they foresee as the problem... "I can't play right now,you want me to nap?" I'm going to be mad ...and no,of course it's not because I'm exhausted and need sleep...it's because YOU won't give me my toys!

much like us... something blindsides us...something isn't going our way all of a sudden...and we automatically think..."oh,someone is mad at me! Either I'm under attack or being disciplined..." Yes,Yes,Yes, the thief comes to kill,steal,and destroy (John 10:10)...and OF COURSE The Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.(Prov 3:12) ...but sometimes, the problem is ...simply us! Rushing ahead, not following the path of the Spirit...  not abiding... It's natural consequences of actions...As the GOOD father He is, there is discipline,but it's ALWAYS out of LOVE...and for our GOOD. Never out of anger!

Hebrews 12:

7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

So,next time something isn't going "YOUR" way... take a moment, breathe, and crawl into Papa's lap...and tell Him all  your troubles...HE DOES WANT TO HEAR THEM...HE commanded us to tell Him...once again for OUR good! (1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.) He's a safe place, a shelter in the storm,the rock, the counselor,the ONE person who despite every nasty stinky disgusting mess, will stick by our side,and welcome us gladly...hissy fits and all! 

And after you tell Him your troubles...my friend...LISTEN. Relationships are a two way street...and He longs to tell you of HIS plans for you,and His love for you! He can tell you how to get outta the mess,and speak peace to your storm!

John 16:33  New International Version
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."