My Dissapointed Friend
I have a friend who seems to always think that things happen to him because of some injustice he has done to someone else. He is always asking the question "Why me?" or "What have I done to deserve this?"
It is a theme that is heard all to often in these times of blaming others instead of taking responsibility for our actions. It is a hard task to swallow when we realize that we have done something to either harm ourselves or harm others. It is in that moment that we can choose to take responsibility or to blame someone else for the problem and make ourselves feel more comfortable.
I have recently been watching a show that outlines the story of two friends that grew up in show business together. In their earlier days as teenagers they enjoyed immense success. As the success grew both young men had to deal with issues of abuse by people they knew and both had very important decisions to make.
While both men now still have their issues one of these men has done an exceptional job at dealing with the issues past and present. On the other hand, the other man has done nothing but throw himself into a drug and alcohol induced lifestyle while blaming everyone else for his shortcomings.
I believe it is time that people stand up for themselves, be counted and be accountable. At what point did someone tell us it was OK to NOT be responsible. Where does it end? When does it start to change? In my opinion, people these days are so set on having that perfect lifestyle that blaming others for what doesn't work fits right in to the mix. It gives the idea that we haven't done anything wrong and that we are perfect.
Not being perfect is exactly what God wants from us. It means that we need Him more and more every day. It doesn't mean that he wants us to fail. He just wants us to realize that any time we do fail he will be there to help us pick up the pieces.
Remember my friend I mentioned earlier? He is with me all the time. A doubter. Someone who seems to think he isn't good enough. He thinks he isn't deserving of great things. I guess I shouldn't call him a friend because in reality it is Satan. Always there, always prying and deceiving to get what he wants out of me. Introducing doubt into my brain to let me know he is there and willing to take me on the ride of my life. There is a reason that God cast Satan from Heaven. He wasn't worthy or deserving of the great things in that place. He chose a different path and has ended up roaming the earth for eternity. We can choose different path as well and roam aimlessly. If we only knew that we are worthy and deserving of God's Grace we truly could make our lives much more livable.
It is a theme that is heard all to often in these times of blaming others instead of taking responsibility for our actions. It is a hard task to swallow when we realize that we have done something to either harm ourselves or harm others. It is in that moment that we can choose to take responsibility or to blame someone else for the problem and make ourselves feel more comfortable.
I have recently been watching a show that outlines the story of two friends that grew up in show business together. In their earlier days as teenagers they enjoyed immense success. As the success grew both young men had to deal with issues of abuse by people they knew and both had very important decisions to make.
While both men now still have their issues one of these men has done an exceptional job at dealing with the issues past and present. On the other hand, the other man has done nothing but throw himself into a drug and alcohol induced lifestyle while blaming everyone else for his shortcomings.
I believe it is time that people stand up for themselves, be counted and be accountable. At what point did someone tell us it was OK to NOT be responsible. Where does it end? When does it start to change? In my opinion, people these days are so set on having that perfect lifestyle that blaming others for what doesn't work fits right in to the mix. It gives the idea that we haven't done anything wrong and that we are perfect.
Not being perfect is exactly what God wants from us. It means that we need Him more and more every day. It doesn't mean that he wants us to fail. He just wants us to realize that any time we do fail he will be there to help us pick up the pieces.
Remember my friend I mentioned earlier? He is with me all the time. A doubter. Someone who seems to think he isn't good enough. He thinks he isn't deserving of great things. I guess I shouldn't call him a friend because in reality it is Satan. Always there, always prying and deceiving to get what he wants out of me. Introducing doubt into my brain to let me know he is there and willing to take me on the ride of my life. There is a reason that God cast Satan from Heaven. He wasn't worthy or deserving of the great things in that place. He chose a different path and has ended up roaming the earth for eternity. We can choose different path as well and roam aimlessly. If we only knew that we are worthy and deserving of God's Grace we truly could make our lives much more livable.
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