Perseverance
Posted on Friday, August 29, 2008 by oneP3 | (0) Comments
By: Katie
When my FH first left us, I was praying with a woman that God had given her a word for me…......Perseverance. Yikes….that sounded long and hard to me. I HAD NO IDEA!
James 1: 3 & 4 says “because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Again…that did not sound fun to me. I have always been a sprinter…...I hate long runs or ANYTHING that takes a long time. I feel like I keep trying to find ways around the pain and grief, only to find myself back a square one. I know that God is calling me to walk right through the fire of this pain. I know He is with me and I don’t do it alone, but some nights…..I want a short cut.
I love this song by Alanis Morissette It reminds me…The only way out is through!!!!! Here is a section from it.
The only way out is through
The faster we’re in the better
The only way out is through ultimately
The only way out is through
The only way we’ll feel better
The only way out is through ultimately
Every time I’m confused
I think there must be easier ways
Every time our horns are locked on towel throwing
Every time we’re at a loss, we’ve bolted from difficulty
Anytime we’re still made of final bowing
My tendency to want to hide away feels easier and
The immediacy is picturing another place comforting to go
So I dare you….walk through the pain, let God use it for good in your life. Let it refine you. Persevere my friends