Marnie's Musings
One of my least favorite verses has become the one that the Lord has been bringing me back to over and over for the past couple of years.
James 1; 2-5 "Count it pure joy, my sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith developes perserverance . Perserverance must finish its work in you so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom she should ask of God who gives generously ,without finding fault , and it will be given her."
It might as well say "now delight in drinking this codliver oil because you know it will do your body good. " Great. Maybe ..but Its impossilbe to enjoy this stuff....in fact I wont.
Well Bless the Lord I have finally come to the place where the truth of this scripture is working its way in me and I am beginning to see the bigger picture. #1 It is a choice. We do not have to do it.... We can continue on the same path of whining and complaining , ulcers and upset stomachs only to have it repeat itself at the next trial. OR
We can choose to do it Gods' way. Realizing that the Lord has our very lives, intimate details and all, in the palm of His hand, we can decide to trust that He knows what's best. Believing that nothing is allowed into our lives without His permission..We can rest in the fact that this God of Love has nothing for us, his daughters,but the very best. He sees the end from the beginning and He knows what He's doing. How do I know this....Because the Bible tells me so!
This testing of my faith is simply a gauge that tells me where I am in my walk with the Lord. If I don't believe it I won't be able to pull it off. Perserverance can also be translated into patience..... that word that we so often lack. sooo "Patience must finish its work so that we will be mature and complete not lacking anything". That sounds like maturity is wrapped up in patience and believing that God is who He says He is.
Then there's the joy part.... I believe we can be thankful, yes even joyful in our trials once we really believe that God is who He says He is. That He sees the end form the beginning That He has a plan for you. That it is perfect and it is a plan to prosper you and give you a hope for the future. Jeremiah 29:11-14
Soooo do you trust Him do you dare to try it out???
Father I thank you and praise your name that you have allowed_______________________________________ ______________________________________ to come into my life. Your ways are not my ways. But I know that You love me and have a plan for me. I ask for the grace to walk this trial out in faith and trust that I will grow into the Godly woman that You have destined for me to become. I joyfully look to what You are doing in my life and rest in Your provision and care. I am a kept woman and I love and trust You. You're the BEST! PS God I can hardly wait to see what is going to happen!!!
Jeremiah 17:7+8
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