My Anything

My Anything

“I would give anything if I could change what happened!”

Have you ever imagined that what you are going through right now could be the “anything”? That’s right. Maybe God took you up on the offer. So the toe you broke yesterday, and are now cursing, could be the result of the deal. Perhaps a miss-spoken phrase or a fender-bender was avoided and you have essentially ‘given anything’.

Back to reality; we may have actually dented the car while following too close, or said the wrong thing to a relative. And, we did break our toe. However, I’m thinking its how we handle the situations we face that is the result of the deal. A deal that God first gave to us, before we even entered the world.

God put it all out there with the phrase “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28 ESV) By this, wasn’t He saying that yes, you may have those difficult times, but you can come to me anyway to get the respite needed? I don’t think God said that you won’t have burdens. In fact, Jesus said;

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:3-10

 I am not saying that we will live our lives unscathed. Many have to face things that are more tragic than I will ever know; but God knows what you are enduring and the love He has for you is unmatched.

I thank God that He understands when I want to take something back, or give anything to change, even though I can’t. I am also grateful for the promise in a deal made before I was born; one that is my “anything”.