Today is Tuesday, October 30th, 2007; Karen's Korner #1177

As we get ready to turn the page to November and we begin to think about Thanksgiving coming up, here in our area we reflect about the good corn and soybean crops and yields. Add to that, the prices are good. We know we have much for which to be thankful.
 
Ecclesiastes 7:14 says, "Enjoy prosperity whenever you can, and when hard times strike, realize that God gives one as well as the other -- so that everyone will realize that nothing is certain in this life."
 
Twenty five years ago, I wrote in the margin near that verse, "Harder farm economic times in 1982." And the times were much harder for many.....
 
Bible Commentary on the verse:  "God allows both adversity and prosperity to come to all. He blends them in our lives in such a way that we can't predict the future or count on human wisdom and power. In prosperous times, we love to give ourselves the credit. Then in adversity, we tend to blame God without thanking Him for the good that comes out of it. When life appears certain and controllable, don't let pride make you too comfortable or God may allow adversity to drive you back to Him. When life seems uncertain and uncontrollable, don't despair -- God is in control and will bring good results out of tough times."
 
Father God, we thank You for both the good times and the bad! Help us to recognize they are both from You and that everything is meant for our ultimate good. Thank You for loving us and taking care of us. Help us to believe You, trust You, love You, and lean on You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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