Day 22: Affliction

WHAT?! Go ahead. Rub your eyes, shake your head, and read that again. Yes, it says affliction for today's Gratitude Attitude.
I know, it sounds crazy. Seems crazy. Probably is crazy but bear with me.
Today I chose affliction, it didn't choose me. That kind of affliction, the kind that is my choice, I am grateful for but upon further reflection I am also glad for the affliction I haven't chosen in the past. In affliction, my choice or thrust upon me, I learn a lot about myself, about God, and about others. I grow, I hope, in grace and Godliness. I discover a strength in me that I either didn't know I had or forgot was within me. I get new visions from God in the time of my affliction, whether it was my choice or not. He is gracious that way.
Today I came out of my chosen time of affliction with much to think through, a new word picture from God, and gratefulness that in my times of affliction, chosen or not, God is there waiting for me.

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