[Let patience finish its work] Sometimes I’m so silly. I’ll say things such as, I love to learn, and I enjoy a good challenge, but when given a tough lesson or a significantly more difficult challenge, my claims become shaky. Nevertheless, God is good in my struggles, using everything at His disposal to teach me … Continue reading Joy in Every Circumstance
The Fruit of Perseverance
[Passion vs. Patience] I’ll be honest, I'm not always the most patient person. Whether impatience stems from the eagerness of wanting something now, or it’s a product of the difficult things we have to endure, the fact of the matter is this: patience always requires that we wait. Guess what? I’ve never enjoyed that waiting … Continue reading The Fruit of Perseverance
A Mere Fledgling
[Joy with our troubles] I've definitely been struggling with this one. (Joy with my troubles--that is.) This last while, my hope that once was soaring began having difficulty with lift-off, let alone staying airborne. As I read about how Abraham's faith in God never became weak, and that He never doubted, he starts to … Continue reading A Mere Fledgling
Slowly but Surely
[Watch and pray] This morning, as I sat and meditated on the words that I'd just read in Exodus, some familiar words that Jesus spoke to His disciples came to my mind: "Watch and pray so you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matthew 26:41) Here, Jesus … Continue reading Slowly but Surely
Waiting
[Being no hearer that forgets] As the day unwinds, I find myself feeling quite unwell again as I pray “Lord, help me” repeatedly--tears welling in my eyes. I really don't know what God is doing. I'm not afraid He won't answer or He won't help, I just can't see that path from point A to … Continue reading Waiting
