Who Messed Up My Life?

Genesis 3:11  And he said, “Who told you that you were naked?  Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from? ” ¹² The man said, “The woman you put here with me —she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.” ¹³ Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

Who Messed Up My Life?

Whose fault is it when our lives spin out of control?  Who is really to blame for what happens to us?  Is what happens to us just random, or could it have been avoided?  There are things that happen to us that we have absolutely no control over.  It is in those moments that we must trust in the God who is watching over us, trust in His plan for our lives. (Jeremiah 29:11) We can look to the word of God for the strength to endure and emerge victoriously.

The truth is there are other moments when it is our own decisions and actions that have caused our dilemmas.  Sometimes it is our best thinking that got us there.  We did not take the time to consult God in our decision-making process.

It is convenient, and even comforting to blame life, and other people for our mistakes.  But facing the truth in these situations is our most powerful weapon.  You made the decisions that afforded you either a wonderful, successful life or that caused you to struggle to stay alive.  You made the decision about college, the decision to spend the money that way, or to live at the maximum extreme of your income.  You made the decision to date that person, or to take that advice.

It is in these moments that we must take the time to consult the God of all ages to help us to rise from our error.  God is ever merciful and He forgives.  He brings beauty from our ashes and from our struggles we become stronger and wiser.

The lesson: It is the truth that makes you free.  (John 8:32)  Start taking full responsibility for your actions and you will find yourself making fewer mistakes.  Acknowledge God in all your ways and He will direct your paths.  His word is our counsel and contains our roadmap.  Follow the Word to victory!