Of course it’s March, and we will be hearing all about LUCK. When you give luck the credit for something wonderful that happens in your life, you are not giving God the glory and honor for it. I’m sure we don’t intend to slight our dear Lord at all – ever, but we should be more mindful of how we express joy for our blessings (and in some cases, miracles).
It’s really a matter of where you place your trust, isn’t it? Luck is such an elusive and vague thing, so why would you place your trust in it? Luck is not higher than we are, and I’m not convinced that it even exists. Some people think that way about God, and I think that is very sad. I will bless the Lord God Almighty!
My faith and trust will be placed in God and His Son, Jesus Christ. He’s all I need to navigate this life and make Heaven my eternal home!
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. – Proverbs 16:33
Chance encounter… random happening… plain ol’ luck? No. There’s more to it than that. Do you catch yourself saying things like…
What a lucky shot!
Wish me luck on that test tomorrow!
Only luck had kept her from getting sick too!
Good luck getting the secret ingredient from mom!
I’ll try my luck fishing on the other side.
I’m gonna take a chance and change my luck.
I’m sure we’ve all slipped and said these things at one time or the other. If we can just think a little bit about what we’re saying, and more to the point, the implications of what we’re saying, we’d be giving all the credit for the good to God by saying:
Thank You, Lord, for helping me with that shot!
Whisper a prayer or two for me as I take that test tomorrow!
Thank the Lord she didn’t get sick too!
I’ll pray that you can get that secret ingredient from mom with no problem!
Lord willing I will catch some fish over on the other side!
I’m gonna dump the luck and say a prayer instead!
What just happened here??? The randomness and chance in the first sentences were turned into gratitude, praise to God, and prayers! When we acknowledge God in these ways, we are letting Him know that we recognize His sovereignty and His control over everything – big and small.
Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayer and worn with thanks. – Thomas Goodwin
Don’t leave your life in the hands of randomness and chance. Luck belongs at the local casino, because let’s face it, gambling is probably the most random activity human beings engage in! Your life deserves more order and planning by God, who loves and cares for you more than you can imagine! 🙂
HEART HUNGER 