The Storm
"I'll praise You in this storm, And I will lift my hands, For You are who You are No matter where I am. Every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand. You never left my side, And though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm." -Casting Crowns
My partners and I are in the middle of some trials right now. I worry that our friendship and our partnership will not survive and even though I realize that I have no control over that, it still scares me. I also realize that on the other side of the storm, we will be stronger and wiser because of the storm. My God has not abandoned me, but is carrying me through this storm. He is preparing me for the next step. Sometimes I wonder if I really want to be this strong. If this is as tough as it seems, what in the world could possibly be next?
By now, anyone reading this knows I'm a fake, so I'll throw this verse from James in: "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." -James 1:2-4
I'm not sure that this is an encouraging verse. I know that I'll never see perfection while I walk this earth, so does that mean that I'm going to be tested for the remainder of my life? Maybe someday I'll genuinely trust my maker and let Him be who He is. Until then, next time you see me, I could use a handshake, a hug, or an encouraging word.
My partners and I are in the middle of some trials right now. I worry that our friendship and our partnership will not survive and even though I realize that I have no control over that, it still scares me. I also realize that on the other side of the storm, we will be stronger and wiser because of the storm. My God has not abandoned me, but is carrying me through this storm. He is preparing me for the next step. Sometimes I wonder if I really want to be this strong. If this is as tough as it seems, what in the world could possibly be next?
By now, anyone reading this knows I'm a fake, so I'll throw this verse from James in: "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." -James 1:2-4
I'm not sure that this is an encouraging verse. I know that I'll never see perfection while I walk this earth, so does that mean that I'm going to be tested for the remainder of my life? Maybe someday I'll genuinely trust my maker and let Him be who He is. Until then, next time you see me, I could use a handshake, a hug, or an encouraging word.
posted by Mat... the uncreative engineer | 5:14 AM
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