I found this very true and I so needed to read this.....
My friend, Kim, who is at Capernwray Bible School in England sent this to me and I think that anyone who says they are a Christian should read this because I think it is so true and somethings (atleast for me) I forget....
The Right to be His Child
"to them He gave the right to become children of God" Jn. 1:12
God sent His Son not to fulfill my wishes, but His promises." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
God has promised me His comfort, but not a life without pain
God has promised me His joy, but not a life without sorrow
God has promised me His fairness, but not a life without injustice
God has promised me His power, but not a life without weakness
God has promised me His faithfulness, but not a life without need
God has promised me His wisdom, but not a life without folly
God has promised me His righteousness, but not a life without sin
God has promised me His guidance, but not alife without confusion
God has promised me His victory, but not a life without conflict
God has promised me His resurrection, but not a life without death
God has promised me His presence, but not a life without loneliness
God has promised me His vengeance, but not a life without forgiving
God has promised me His grace, but not a life without repentance
God has promised me His blessing, but not a life without obedience
God has promised me His love, but not a life without loving
God has promised me His reward, but not a life without service
God has promised me His goal, but not a life without endurance
God has promised me His sufficiency, but not a life without faith
- Peter Reid (June 2003)