I have decided to use in my daily blog some of the journal entries made by my husband, Jerry and myself which we put together over the years for our children. Getting the use of my computer daily is not a hardship, nor is writing something new, but it seems a waste to not use some rather great thoughts already written. Below is the first written by Jerry Johnson circa 2004.
From Genesis 4:13: "Cain said to the Lord, "My punishment is greater than I can bear." ( Cain had killed his own brother, Abel. Cain was angry because Abel's gift to God won favor from God where Cain's did not, and he killed Abel in his anger. So, God said Cain was to be driven from the land because he killed Abel and be hidden from God's presence, and to be a restless wanderer on the earth. So when Cain received this punishment, he expressed terrible disappointment.)
"Response: Titled "Too Hard!" When we sin against God and disobey His commandments, we often fail to "count the cost." We do in a moment's time something that will have lifelong and eternal consequences. When we're "called on the carpet" by God or man's law, we whine and moan and groan and cry out, "This punishment is too hard; it is more than I can bear! Relieve my suffering, Lord; I can't stand this!"
"When I err, I must understand and accept that there will be consequences to pay, even though as I repent I know God will forgive me. It doesn't remove the consequences, however, which are often played out in our lives here on earth.
"Lord God, Help me keep my eyes on you, that I can avoid the sins and errors of this life. AMEN"
I hope you enjoyed our shorter form of encouragement. God bless you, each one, and perhaps you might like to start your own journal!
Prayerfully,
Jo INMN
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