If only my boss wouldn't be so rude and
domineering, I would try harder and be more cooperative at work.
"Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to
those who are unreasonable."
(1 Peter 2:18)
If only my husband weren't so lazy and
self-centered, and would treat me like I deserve, I would go
back and live with him.
"
wives, be submissive to your husbands so that even if any of
them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word
as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior."
(1 Peter 3:1-2)
If only people would quit taking advantage of me,
I would maintain a better disposition.
"To
sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly,
kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil
or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead."
(1 Peter 3:8-9)
If only the brethren were friendlier and that
preacher not so dry, I would go to church more often.
let us consider how to stimulate one another
to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling
together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another
"
(Hebrews 10:24-25)
If only I had more income and fewer bills, I
would give a lot more.
"
in the churches of Macedonia
in a great ordeal of affliction
their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the
wealth of their liberality."
(2 Corinthians 8:1-2)
If only my family would be more supportive, I
would become a Christian.
He
who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me
"
(Matthew 10:37)
Do
you notice that what God expects of us, He expects regardless of
our particular circumstances? Instead of excusing ourselves due
to adverse conditions, let us commit ourselves to our Creator
and Benefactor.
If only we would be like Jesus, who said,
"
I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me"
(John 5:30).
He not only said it, He lived it even to the point of death.
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