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Since the weather is warmer now, I moved my morning time with Jesus outside by the firepit. My sweet Pastor husband and I decided it was time to add additional fire rocks to our propane firepit. I chose what I wanted from Amazon and within two days they were on my doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adding My Fire Rocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before I opened God\u2019s Word one morning, I decided to add my new fire rocks. I cut the tape that kept the box sealed and then I realized there were staples holding the box shut as well. These weren\u2019t just any staples; they were demon staples. I\u2019m thankful I didn\u2019t cut my hand in trying to remove those staples!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a very frustrating ten to fifteen minutes opening the box, I added my new fire rocks to my propane firepit. It looked beautiful. However, my firepit wouldn\u2019t ignite. I tried several times, and then finally removed some of my new rocks. Fully frustrated now, I made space around the fire ring, and it ignited on my first try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I sat down with God\u2019s Word annoyed and discouraged. My expectation to cover up the ugly metal ring was stymied. Plus, I was irked by my own disappointment and irritation. After all, it was just fire rocks in a propane firepit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Life Can Feel Unfair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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God has a quirky sense of humor. As I opened up my Bible study book, I read 1 Peter 2:21. \u201cFor God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in His steps.\u201d (NLT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, I am very aware I wasn\u2019t truly suffering. However, in that moment, I felt life was unfair. I wanted something simple and then I wanted to know why wouldn\u2019t it just work? I knew my frustration and my grumpy, defeated response was not how Jesus would\u2019ve reacted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In I Peter 2:22-24, we read about Jesus\u2019 response when He was mistreated or when He endured suffering. He didn\u2019t sin. He never deceived anyone. When He was insulted, He didn\u2019t retaliate, nor threaten anyone, nor plot revenge. I, on the other hand, wanted to have a pity party or throw a temper tantrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We Will All Suffer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Later in the book of 1 Peter, Peter says, \u201cChrist suffered while He lived in His human body. So you should prepare yourselves to suffer too. Think about it in the same way Christ did. If someone suffers in His body, He has finished with sin.\u201d (Easy English Bible)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not what I wanted to learn even though I am very familiar with the truth of suffering Peter talks about. Let me provide a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n