This is my first attempt at blogging... a few of my sisters in Christ have been doing it, fabulously I might add, and I felt the need to join in for 'therapy'!!
I'm studying the book of James in my Tuesday morning ladies Bible study group, and today's homework kinda hit me like a ton of bricks! It starts with the verse "Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance." WOW!~REALLY!?! Anyone that knows Bill and I, knows that we've faced lots of trials over the last 2 and a half years, and I'm ashamed to say that I did not consider them a joy!!! BUT, I do now! Those trials put some Godly people in our lives, and taught us to never stop thanking the Lord for what we DO have! The Lord knows our future...he HOLDS our future... who was I to question those trials?! I am so thankful for where we are. It ain't much by most people's standards, but it's where HE wants us! And my home with Him is what my eyes are set on now! Don't ever forget to give Glory to God for what you DO have.
I love this!! From the heart and so powerful! You should posts these on facebook!
ReplyDeleteSo very well put my dear friend...you have the heart of God, and I am so happy you have shared this knowledge that brought you "freedom" with others...keep blogging!!
ReplyDeleteMel..you have discovered another talent. I really am enjoying your blog. The Lord is good. There is one particular trial that I went thru, that at the time, I could not see what good could come from it. Hindsight though, can be an opportunity to see thru the lens and learn. It was thru that trial that I learned that Lord never leaves us, He is there all along. And he will provide all of our needs. He is good. God Bless. Keep writing.:)
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