Have you ever noticed that God is constantly at work in our lives,

either correcting or protecting?

Correcting us to know the way and walk the way,

and protecting us along the way.

When we are faced with a problem, whether it is the result

of our sin or not, it's futile to run from the truth.

We have to acknowledge that we have a problem.

We need to see difficulties as opportunities

to trust God and to grow spiritually.

As such we accept what has been given us.

We need to turn to the LORD for forgiveness and help.

For us, we may need to ask the LORD

for the ability to make a lifestyle change

or to take a specific action.

We adjust.

Taken from 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Our Daily Bread

Sunday, July 2, 2000