It's been over 3 months since I've posted. A lot has happened and I'll be the first to say that I've been discouraged even mad! But His mercies are new every morning- thank goodness. Though we doubt and get mad, He is there.
I've wondered why....I've cried and pleaded, I've screamed and yelled. I think He knows that I just need to release it all but my heart is what He knows. He searches our heart. So no matter what....my heart remains faithful to Him.
James talks some about perservering and endurance. Those words have kept resonating with me through all this. That we must know that He that began a good work in us will finish it. It seems as though we give up too soon. Job is read practicallly every day or two, as well. It's important that I keep reminding myself that no matter how bad it may seem. God is in control.
We question at times why things happen. We wonder if it's punishment or if we've done something wrong. What seems to be coming clearer and clearer to me is that sometimes He allows it to happen to bring us into obedience. Even testing our heart.....are we faithful just when it's all "roses" or do we stay strong in heart and mind when we are faced wtih trials and tribulations. How many times have you gave up? It probably take my fingers and toes to count all the times I have, I may even have to borrow a few others.....
We can't give up. No matter what religion you are, no matter what doors you enter to worship....the bottom line is- We are to be a light in the world. When folks are looking to see how we handle situations- do they see and hear fear and doubt or are do we praise and remain faithful? It doesn't say anywhere in the Bible that it's easy. Matter a fact, I believe it states we will have trials and tribulations, that we will be faced to endure, that we may even wander a few years out in the wilderness. But PRAISE GOD that we can know that GOD IS IN CONTROL!
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Today a friend was preaching about Jesus' promise to return for us. He talked about how Jesus was making sure that we knew that his place was big enough for all of his followers. he emphasized that this is the hope we should dwell on daily. that God is faithful even when we are not thinking of him - when we are dealing with pain and suffering and discouragement, he is still faithful, still preparing for our eternal home - for us. A great reminder for me of the goal. It just isn't easy sometimes, but we always have that promise, praise God! ther is a phrase in Spanish that I love - "Hay que luchar!" We must keep struggling! I have been known to speak it loudly many times in a bad day, and even more times silently. So, dear sister, lucha! Blessings!
Thank you Joy. I think there is a verse somewhere to count it all joy...So if I'm counting...I'm way past fingers and toes....LOL! Hope you all are well. May God bless you all and the work you do.
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