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Brooding


2 Sam 12
David fasted and prayed for the child to live. But when the news came that the child is dead, he washed himself, went to the tabernacle and worshipped God and ate food. 
David was a very practical man. His explanation was - 'Why mourn for my dead child? He has gone. I would go and meet him one day.' What a hope? 
But now that he is gone and I can't do anything about it, what is the point of mourning over something which I can't control. I have other responsibilities - commitment to the Lord. Commitment to Bathsheba, to comfort her - she has already gone through enough trauma. I have my responsibilities as a king, as a husband, as a child of God. I cannot sit over my personal grief and bring it as an excuse. 

How many excuses have I raised in order to escape from my responsibilities. David was not willing to mourn over something and neglect his role. 
Though it was a consequence of his wrongdoing, when he genuinely repented, the Lord extended His forgiving hand and David experienced pardon. That's it, no more brooding over it. It is all done. 

May be you ruminate over some of your past sins. It is all done and dusted when Jesus said, 'It is finished' on the cross. And when you genuinely repent, that is enough for reinstation of the lost relation. 
Be of good cheer. Mulling over something and neglecting your roles will not catch any eggs. Clinging on to God alone will help you to come over it. 
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  1. sojo16 January 2022 at 08:13

    I've done this so many times in the past..certain things I fast and pray and when it doesn't happen like how I wanted, I will be so disappointed and ask, why God...but over the years I've realised, God's plan is the best for me. That's when I learnt to pray...Let your will be done. Only ur will in my life even if its not my wish. That really helped me to overcome disappointments. Also, to learn that God's plans r better than mine.

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    1. the halfbaked bard16 January 2022 at 09:23

      Amen. So true sojochechi. .. He knows what is best for us.

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  2. Anonymous16 January 2022 at 08:14

    Praise God 🙏

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  3. Mathews Philip16 January 2022 at 08:23

    🙏

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  4. Smita Itty 16 January 2022 at 08:43

    Trusting in God for He gives me the best 🙏

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    1. the halfbaked bard16 January 2022 at 09:25

      True that. If we trust, there is no brooding over. If I'm sure of my identity in God I'll not brood over. Jesus said. If it's possible take this cup away from me. But he was sure of what He has come to do. Hence he said. Let not my will but yours be done.

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  5. Unknown20 January 2022 at 07:51

    Amit.. I was feeling a bit down so was just scrolling and opened this and realised how much (peace and life) we are robbed of when we keep brooding over things...mostly very real and genuine...but still the only thing we can do is to take it to Him. Ask him for grace to handle it right

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    1. the halfbaked bard20 January 2022 at 08:33

      Amen. God gives second chances for us not to ponder over our problem. But ponder upon God

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