5:3 And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
It is easy to say"Dont worry." But to acually do that requires experiencewith God. I dont think there is any way a person can fully overcome the habit of worry, anxiety, and fear and develop the habit of peace, rest, and hope without years of experience. thats why it is so important to continue to have faith and trust in God in the very midst of trials and tribulations. It is so important to resist the temptation to give up and quit when the going gets rough----and keeps on getting rougher over a long period of time. It is in those hard, trying times that the Lord is building in us the patience, endurance, and charater that will eventually produce the habit of joyful and confident hope.
excert from New Day New You by Joyce Meyer
This was my devotion for today. I honestly agree with it...we must have patience so we can gain character and then have hope. I have alot of problems with having patience and waiting for God to do His good work that sometimes I believe that He must not be as good as He and everyone says He is because I am not seeing His great and mighty power and love. But I do pray that I will be able to be patience and trust in Him when I am in the midst of any trials or tribulations that I may have. As I have been told many times over, just because I havent seen anything happen doesnt mean that it isnt happening or wont happen.
So just remember in rough times to stop and pray to God and then trust Him that He will help you overcome your trials and tribulations. And remember to thank Him for all He has done in your life now. He is an amazing God and He is our perfect Being(man)(knight and shining armor)!!!
Have a great weekend!
In Christ
Ayla Stair |
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