Soooooooo being tested and refined by God’s Holy fire totally sucks and is pretty painful, but I know it will be SOOOO worth it in the end!
The Lord has been pretty AMAZING (or as I texted Kirsten earlier “The Lord is awesomness!”, my inability to type and autocorrect) as of late! He NEVER ceases to amaze me!
No matter how much I don’t want to talk to Him about my problems but whine and cry to others.
No matter how much I choose not to read His words but the words of others.
He is ALWAYS faithful to meet me where I am and give me EXACTLY what I need!
These are some verses that have been comforting me recently:
James 1:2-4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
1 Peter 1:6-7 “In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”
The last few weeks have been tough. I have cried. I have fought with God. But ultimately I know the correct decisions have been made. These trials I am facing won’t last forever. I am trusting the Lord and the awesome plans He has for me. I cannot wait to launch in July.
I hope these verses are encouraging for you as well.
