character

Character comes out when you're under pressure. Or when something makes you upset, or have to choose between the right thing or the wrong thing. It is different than emotion. This time in my life, I'm being tested, tried,but God holds me still. In all trials, we try to do it ourselves, or deal with it not according to God's plan; when in fact, I believe trials are supposed to draw us nearer to Him.

"My soul thirsts for you." Psalm 63...

That is how I feel right now. God, why is it so hard for me to give things up to You? And do things Your way?

Why am I so negative? Trust me friends, negativity robs the life out of you, sometimes...I know it wastes my energy, causes self-pity, stress, unhealthy bodily functions. And we try to cope in wrong areas. God is bigger than, the air I breathe. And there are always problems bigger than mine, something else more important, a higher priority. A greater need . Jesus, thank you for those times of perspective.

Being tested, is it supposed to make you sad? Didn't Jesus say to rejoice in trials?

*perspective* Friends, encourage yourselves. Problems are temporary when comparing it to Eternity. Think it looks forever bleak right now? [This too shall pass]. Go out strong. Holy Spirit rose Jesus from the dead, with God. He brings you to it, He surely will bring you out of it. AND HE IS WITH YOU IN IT! "I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. I WILL NEVER FORSAKE YOU!" [HEB. 13:5.]

Let God grow your character.

"Suffering leads to perseverance. Perseverance leads to character. Character leads to hope."

Amen God, smile inside. <3