Test Grades~

Greetings brothers and sisters,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend:)

James 1:2-4

² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Have you ever felt as though your faith is being tested?

I certainly have, and more than once I have felt as though I am failing the test. And it is at those times that my sweet Lord comes to me and whispers in my ear," Yenisita, Jesus lives in your heart. He has set up a permanent home there. When I look at you, I see my Son in you. I have never rejected Him, and I will never reject you. I do, however, desire perseverance produced in you because you will need it. I am allowing this test to further bless you..."

And then I do my happy dance :)

I discovered a long time ago that I can not truly control anyone or anything. He knows this, which is why He offers His help, His love, and His Son. He accepts us exactly as we are because He accepts His son. We are worthy only because Christ is worthy. We are lovely because Christ is lovely. We are His because Christ is His. None of it depends on our test grades, or I might be in trouble. But He loves us too much to leave us the way we are. Just like we all desire to see our children grow up and make wise decisions, He also desires to see us mature. Maturity is a great thing. Being complete is a awesome thing, and not lacking anything is the bomb. The testing of our faith will produce this, and we must trust Him.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, It's not about us; it's about You. We must take the focus off our trials and focus on the One Who sees us through every single one. Strengthen us as we persevere. Thank You that the result of all our prayers and faith will mightily bless us. In Jesus; name, AMEN~