Perseverance...

For the past week the Lord has been working on my character and has been strengthening my faith.  There are so many issues going on in my life right now and I pretty much feel like there are some things I am not being able to handle.  But yet, the Lord is good.  Even though I have nobody to lean on to in this city, God's grace has been sufficient...

For the past week I have been re-reading my favorite book of the Bible, the book of James, and I have found strength in these words:

"Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith developed perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." ~ James 1:2-4

When I read these words I realized why the Lord is letting me go through the trials I am facing right now,  to develop perseverance, and to make my faith stronger.  At this time, I am grateful for the trials I am facing, and I  know that at the end of it all He will make all things work together for my good... 

As I walk with God daily, it is easier to live out my faith during my time of pain.  

"La fé al ser probada, produce la paciencia... "

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