Mt 20:1-16a
Every time I read this passage from Matthew 20 I picture a whole bunch of workers whining at the end of the day about their wages being unfair. Can’t you picture the same thing happening today? Parents with several children fighting over chores or prized possessions will certainly recognize this scenario. Why do we always look at what others have and think we have been gypped?
In my position I have had many opportunities to speak with people who are at low points of their lives. Some are experiencing the loss of a loved one, or dealing with terrible pain and suffering or perhaps the loss of an income and face losing a home. (Some are facing all of the above.) It has always amazed me that many of these people talk to me as if these things were stepping stones in life. They do not complain, they do not feel as if life is not fair. They look at life’s trials and tribulations as opportunities to grow and give back to God. Never do they say to me “life’s not fair.” They know they have the Holy Spirit to guide them, Jesus to walk with them and God to love them no matter what happens in life.
All of us have probably muttered “not fair” a few times in our lives and think the “other guy” has it all, .but it is important to shake off those feelings. God may have something else in mind for you. Instead of looking at what others have, count your own blessings… I bet you will find you have too many of them to keep to yourself! Spread your blessings around. Even when you are down and out God is there, blessings are there, love is there… but it is up to you to seek them out. Life is fair when you let God do the planning! God Bless, Holly Clark
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