Quit Yur Belly Achin'~Guest Blogging Day

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Let every person be loyally subject to the governing (civil) authorities. For there is no authority except from God [by His permission, His sanction], and those that exist do so by God’s appointment.  Romans 13:1 AMP
I wonder if God is trying to tell me something?

He seems to be continually reminding me lately NOT to complain, but to honor and respect those in authority.
 
Being the parent of a child with a rare disease, it becomes difficult to stay humble and submissive when I have to be the "expert" on my kid.  Many times, the doctors, therapists and teachers WILL look to me for some ideas, information, and suggestions; but not always.  How I handle myself with our leaders, those in authority over our different areas of care, is critical to how I reveal God to the world.   

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Congratulations, Loser! ~ Guest Blogging Day

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Have confidence in your leaders and submit to authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account.  Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.  Hebrews 13:17 NIV

How many of us have been passed over for a promotion, or an elected position, or a job?  How many of us believe that someone bad mouthed us, or told a lie about us, or is spreading false rumors about us; and it seems like the “people in authority” believe THOSE people rather than us?  How many of us KNOW that we work smarter and harder than other people who make more money and gain more glory than we do?  How many of us just want to crawl under the covers of the bed, or call in sick to work, or lock ourselves in a closet?

I have good news and bad news.  If this were an interactive blog, I’d ask which you want first.  Since it’s not, I’ll start with the bad news and then really raise your spirits with the good news.

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