Comments on: I get what I deserve https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/  Informing Minds. Moving Hearts. Directing Hands. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 By: Damian Foster https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-47885 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:44:00 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-47885 Totally agree that we get what we deserve…

You might like my article on this at http://www.rainbowelite.com/motivation/life-is-designed-to-give-what-we-deserve-not-what-we-want/

]]> By: David Murray https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16918 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:31:11 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16918 For sure, anger never helps. May God give you grace in your own trial.

]]> By: David Murray https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16917 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:47 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16917 Yes, that’s an important distinction in this situation.

]]> By: David Murray https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16915 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:20 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16915 Agreed, Dave. This is a sin issue. Good questions.

]]> By: David Murray https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16914 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:29:46 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16914 Thanks Reg. Both emphases needed.

]]> By: David Murray https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16913 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:29:06 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16913 Thanks Elizabeth

]]> By: Dave https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16717 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:33:02 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16717 I live with someone as described in this particular blog issue. What I have learned is that anger does not help, you must love that person. It doesn’t help that they suffer from a mental illness as well. What is described is common to people with mental illness.

I am also grateful, as has been mentioned, that I don’t get what I deserve. I am thankful for God’s long suffering.

]]> By: Tim Wilson https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16425 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:18:49 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16425 This is a tough one, and one I must say I struggle with myself. Part of my sinful nature is laziness.

I always think that we must differentiate constantly between justification and sanctification. You are justified by doing absolutely nothing. But sanctification (and just general LIFE) requires a proactive attitude. I don’t think Christians can be told this enough, and constantly veer towards either error.

]]> By: Cornelius VanKempen https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16331 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:02:23 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16331 Dave has the right focus. Our treasure should not be of the world, but as Christ says, “Let your treasure not be layed up here on earth, but in heaven. This world is not our home, we are just passing through. Christ was hated here and He says to take up our cross and follow Him. Matthew 6:33,”But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” This is the balance which should be in our lives. Man nothing and God everything!

]]> By: Dave https://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/03/15/i-get-what-i-deserve/#comment-16299 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:50:29 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/?p=12211#comment-16299 I think the issue you are after has nothing to do with working hard, being diligent, etc. But, how do we deal with sin in our lives and in the lives of our friends?

The particular problem you are dealing with is one that says, “I deserve to be God.”

Yes, there are going to be times when we do all the “right” things and we still don’t get what we wanted. But the difference between a person who understands who God is relative to themselves will see this as God’s will for them for their good. A person who sees themselves as God will see this as completely unfair.

So, how would I deal? I’d ask questions? What makes you think you deserve better? How do you know you should have gotten better?

Once you can get them to see that their attitude of wanting to be God is one of sin, then you can apply the gospel. You are not God, God is God. Look at how majestic he is. And your attitude is in direct rebellion to the God of the universe which means he really should zap you right off the planet. But he doesn’t because he is loving and gracious and longs for you to stop being a rebel so that you can be in relationship with him. He died to take this sin away and to change your heart so that you don’t see yourself as a victim. Won’t you come to him and submit your broken, sick, heart to him so that he can change you and you can find all of your delight in him?

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