I can hardly wait to use my new journal. |
Thoughts:
I recently had to purchase a new
journal. Due to some time constraints, I couldn’t go across town to the office
supply store or don’t have a lot of energy. I went to CVS. I saw two that I liked
I chose the bigger one at the side here because it has a ribbon bookmark. Of
course, it being teal, my favorite color, didn’t hurt. The smaller one is the
one I have been using this year; I gave it a name- Biblical Insights. [When I
complete the smaller one, I am ready to begin the larger one.]
Journal Entry March
8, 1998
Trials Will Come
Spurgeon
states that, “It was never in God’s design for His people to be untried.” The
book of James tells me, “Consider it pure joy when you experience trials of
many kinds,” (James 1:2) he concludes with, “the testing of your faith develops
perseverance, perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:3)
Yes, God
does test His children; he tests us for our own good. If we weren’t tested, we
wouldn’t gain spiritual insight into our world and we would never know God for
who He is. We would never know to
rely on Him in times of stress, especially from the world. I would have caved
in this past Thursday, if I hadn’t known God would listen and take care of a
situation and He has! Thank You,
Lord.
UPDATE:
I love
it when God works things out. In the above entry, I wrote of vexing
circumstances that creep into our lives. I cannot remember what situation God
stepped into on my behalf back then. Whatever it was, He made it right. Praise
the Lord.