Amazement

Recently I've found myself so amazed at God's timing and the way He works things out in my life.  But I actually started beating myself up a bit for that!  I said things to myself like: "Of course He worked things out well. He promised to do so didn't He?  Why should I be amazed?  Doesn't that demonstrate a lack of faith?"  It's pretty crazy the way I can cause problems for myself even when things are going well!

As I was reading a Christian novel I came across the following couple of sentences: "I don't know why I'm always surprised when God puts people in the right places at the right time, but I always am.  I hope I never lose my amazement at God's plans." (from the book Cross Country by Jill Penrod)  These two sentences really jumped out at me.  The first was something I had been saying to myself - but in such a negative way!  The second sentence really helped change my perspective.  

"I hope I never lose my amazement at God's plans."  As I contemplated this sentence, I realized what the results would be if I DID lose my amazement.  That would mean I would be taking God and the way He cares for me for granted!  I NEVER want to do that!  God indeed does all things well (Mark 7:37) and I want to praise Him for it. I am so glad for the amazement I feel when I get a glimpse of His handiwork in my life. He even finds a way to help me put things in perspective when I start to beat myself up!  I am so grateful!

Father, thank you for your continued support and guidance, despite my foolish negative thoughts!  Thank you for setting me straight and for giving me Your peace once again.  Father, I once again seek your will in my life and ask that you continue to guide me in the way you see is best.  You are an amazing Heavenly Father and I am so grateful for your continued guidance.  You indeed keep everything running right and I am SO grateful! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!