THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH

PAIN WITH A PURPOSE

As we dialogue today, focus on this impressive statement and reflect back on your pain.

"God delights in transforming the black-carbon pressures of our life into diamonds of radiant beauty."

The birth of a baby is a great analogy to this subheading.  

For mothers who have experienced painful and long labor will tell you that it is a pain that is indescribable and severe.  The process of the pregnancy sometimes can make you weary, some may even experience "not so nice" thoughts, mixed emotions, some may even regret and question their ability to reach full term.  But the purpose of the pain and pressure has a reward.  A baby! Birthed from within her.  The pride and happiness of the bundle of joy almost deletes the months of anxious waiting and eliminate the memory of the pain.  

GOOD THINGS RARELY COMES EASY - IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL

James 1: 2-4 

My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this that the trying of your faith worketh patience.  But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.  

James encourages us to be joyful in our struggles and circumstances and look beyond the painful surface awaiting like a pregnant mother the delivery and birth for that which we have endured.  

TODAY'S FOCUS: THE TESTING OF YOUR FAITH HAS A PURPOSE  

The word states that the trials of the Christians were directed toward a glorious and perfect end.  It will be worth it all if we persevere.  

SHARE OR REFLECT ON YOUR STORY...

• What did you experience that can be compared as a pregnant mother?

• What was your bundle of joy (outcome)

May God bless you as you remain steadfast and joyful in your pain knowing that we have already won and our deliverance is sure.  

Virtuous Jewel