I find myself thankful for my trials again today. We're getting close to the close of escrow, and we keep running into hurdles. Some of them are no ones fault. Some of the hurdles are someones fault. When it all went down last night, my initial reaction was what my initial reaction always is, ready to fight. I was angry, impatient, judgmental... I'm sure you can imagine!
When I couldn't sleep this morning I finally got around to wondering what Jesus would do. I've been reading an awesome book, "The Cost of Winning: Coming in First Across the Wrong Finish Line" by Dean Hughes. The chapter I read this morning seemed to specifically address my attitude and how we should handle the situation going forward (as a side note, I never ceased to be amazed by the amazing teaching of the Lord, and specifically in the beatitudes.)
I'm not angry, I feel filled with the Spirit, and I've learned something I wouldn't have, grown in ways I wouldn't have, if everything had been easy. And I'm really grateful for trials today.
Jinny you're so amazing! I love your testimony! Thanks for sharing it with me!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really can get through things gracefully with the help of Heavenly Father! You will be in our prayers! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know what to say...Emily and Michelle said it all! I too am thankful for trials...especially mine! I feel like they are perfect for me...and help ME grow. Tyler has such a great attitude and doesn't think of things as trials but as a part of life! I told him it's the same...
ReplyDeleteHow are things in the desert? I miss your visits...