First Christian Church
Good News

"Good News" is a devotional written by
the members, staff, and friends of

Summer 2010

Rain, Rain, Go Away...?

Around these parts, we've been seeing a lot more rain than usual.
Some folks consider this a good thing, while others ... not so much.
Perhaps it depends upon whether you have a garden or are planning an outdoor picnic.

Differing needs and expectations between people have a source of conflict as long as humans have walked the earth. It's enough to wear one out! But have you ever thought about the disparity between God's expectations of us and what we are able to live up to? We continually fall short of the goodness for which we are created. Is this a source of discouragement for us? Or do we look at ourselves and at God from an sense of gratitude for God's mercy, goodness, and loving-kindness toward us?

We know how peeved we can be when other's don't meet our standards. Is that how we perceive God's position toward us? We get frustrated with ourselves when we try so hard and don't come close to what others expect of us. Is this how we approach God?

God came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ to show us the great love that our Creator has for us. Do we remember that this is Good News? Or do we dwell on the bad news of our own shortcomings? Perhaps it is time to re-adjust our perspective and make an intentional effort to learn who God really is (not just what we thought), and recognize the great lengths to which God has gone in order to be reconciled to us. Then we can let go of our own anxiety and reach back to the loving God who is reaching out to us, and truly embrace the Good News.

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