We all go through things – big and small. Even the small things seem to get under our skin. It’s life. For instance, right now, I am still training for a job I have had for 3 months now. It is starting to get exhausting and become really old. But I also know that it is making me better – a better employee and a more well-rounded person. When I understand the end result, the journey isn’t so hard.
But then, I’ve had times when there wasn’t such small things and life got almost unbearable. Those times when so felt like giving up, not caring about life anymore. But, in reality, it was in those times I learned my strength.
I am sure that I am going to have more unbearable moments in my lifetime. Each time, I hope and pray that I handle it better than the last.
You must understand that all trails do not come from the evil of this world. Some trials we face are things that God allows in our path to remove a certain thing from us. We may have an attitude, a problem with anger, avoidance, bitterness, or unforgiveness. God will, essentially, make us walk around the wilderness one more time until we finally get it (see Numbers 14).
Take this word from James to heart and hold onto these words the next time you walk through the valley of the shadow of death.
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”James 1:2-4 NKJV
Live fearlessly and be blessed!!!
Boldly Radiant 