Wednesday February 18, 2009

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.

James 1:2-4 (The Message)

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Thank You, Lord, for each disturbing, painful, and humbling experience

each problem

hindrance

disappointment

demanding duty

everything that triggers anxiety in my life.

I thank You because each difficulty is an opportunity

to watch You at work.

I rejoice that You plan to enrich and beautify me through each problem

conflict and struggle

that through them you expose my weaknesses

needs

hidden sins

self-centeredness

and especially my self-reliance and pride.

I’m grateful that you look beyond my superficial desire

for a trouble-free life

instead

You fulfill my deep-down desire to glorify You.

 Inspired by 31 Days of Praise by Ruth Myers

Posted in Day 18 of my Prayer & Praise Journal