Tests

And no I'm not talking about pregnancy tests!! Ha! A couple of weeks ago my Pastor preached on James 1~trials and tests. It was a great sermon and one of those that you tuck away until that time of need. I never expected, foolish me, that I would have to get it out so quickly. It seems like over the past couple of weeks Satan has really been trying me in many different areas.....friendships, the sport I love, and even my marriage. Out of the blue it has all seemed to hit me at once so tonight I went back to James. Oh how wonderful the God I serve!!!! Right there in black and white He's laid it out that it WILL happen and what to do....

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

He also gives a promise to those who endure the test...

12 Blessed is a man who endures trials, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that He has promised to those who love Him.


^{Thank you Lord Jesus that you allow me to go through these tests!! In each and every situation I pray for your wisdom, guidance, and endurance to run the race before me. Show me where I need to change and where I fail, O Lord, so that through this YOUR name shall be praised.}