MARY ADGER

I could say, Lord what do you want me to do

I could say, Lord what do you want me to say

I could say, Lord this burden is too much for me to carry

I could say, Lord why do you allow certain things to happen in life

I could say, Lord I am upset with You because things did not go my way

I “Could Say” lots of things – but I already know what You will say.

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:1

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 14:12

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

My Thoughts

As a small child my parents made sure I knew:

• The house rules
• Parent and child relationship rules
• My duties and responsibilities
• My expected behavior in public
• The importance of loving and forgiving
• How to treat others
• The results of disobedience

Occasionally, rules were broken. Sometimes I tested leniency. Sometimes I forgot to check my attitude. Sometimes I failed submission and obedience. Sometimes I just forgot the rules.

There were times I failed miserably – resulting in a spanking or punishment. When it was time for a spanking, my parents said, “This is going to hurt me more than you”.

In my child-like thinking – I wondered how pain would transfer from me to my mother and father. That did not happen! I didn’t understand “Grace”.

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

The spankings and punishments were reminders to get back on track.

Right before punishments or spankings came – my parents would begin to tell me what I did wrong. I would interrupt by saying, “I know – I know – I know”.

I “Could Say”, lots of things to the Lord when I am going through trials. But I already know what He is going to say. I know Lord. I know. I just know.

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Revelation 3:19

17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: 18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. 19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. 20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh. Job 5:17-21