James 1:2-4
2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Wow, it took me 46 days to post my 2nd post...after trying to do this more consistent...but oh well....consider it all joy...all joy...meaning all joy...since the beginning of the new year, I have gained weight (4 lbs-I lose it as quick as i gain it..lol), worked out less, dealt with work related issues more and more as we untangle the web of our projects failures. However, in all of this, in all of these trials, my faith has been solidified and rooted more and more in the Gospel of Christ. Yes, it has been difficult, yes, there has been huge challenges in the last 6+ weeks, but in these challenges God has shown me HIS continued grace and love of me. His plans and will continue to work in me as I sit at the foot of His cross...now don't get me wrong, their has been peaks and valleys of times when I doubted myself, but never doubted who God is in my life...I have continually reminded myself of the soverign nature of who He is and as I lift Him up and magnify Him in my life, my walk with Him is glorified by Him.
Consider it pure joy...in God I lack for nothing. In me, I need to desire, savor and seek Him. God is most glorified in me, when I am most satisifed in Him.
Father, thank You for this season of pruninig away the things of the flesh from me. Lord, my desire is for You to be glorified and magnified in my life. I do not want my circumstances or trials to diminish who You already are, has been and will be. Thank You Lord for loving me and for the grace that is so abundant. Have Your way in me!!!
