Don't Blame God

Many people feel as if God is against them and they are doomed to fail. Without going into specifics concerning people I have coached, because of confidentiality, I want to share some insights I have been able to share with others concerning how they can live productive lives by focusing forward rather than by living in the past and blaming God for everything bad that happens to them.

First, be careful about blaming God for the bad things that happen in your life. Sometimes we put ourselves in bad situations and we simply reap what we sow. If you go to places whose central focus is on alcohol and other drugs, and if you associate with people who are involved in illegal activities or activities that are less than admirable, you are much more likely to encounter trials.

Second, sometimes when you don't get the answer you wanted from a prayer to God you need to realize He may very well be protecting you from a big mistake or a dangerous situation, even if you can't see it at the time. God is able to see the entire road, not just the few feet you are able to see right now. Trust Him and look for the doors He is opening for you to enter.

Third, God is not against you and you are not doomed to failure. God has a great plan for your life - but you will only realize His plan when you begin to spend time with Him each day and follow through with what He tells you to do. Take a good look at yourself and what you are doing that helps put you in the situations you are in. Take a good look at yourself and what you are not doing that helps put you in the situations you are in. I have never known a person who took the time to truly seek God, look honestly at themselves, and make the needed adjustments who did not experience incredible blessings.

Don't blame God - thank Him, listen to Hm, obey Him and start moving forward!