Wednesday

Mornin' girls! I just have to say if I were one of the seven dwarfs this morning I would be GRUMPY!!!!! It's not even 7:30 yet this morning, and I have been fussed at by my 8 year old, after letting her know in no certain terms, that I was tired of being fussed at every morning, and I was the Momma, and I deserved and would get respect, if she couldn't do anything but fuss, then she should just keep her mouth shut. I then sent myself to my room. That's where I am now. I have prayed for a new attitude, because frankly, HE is the only one that can give it to me!!

I just wanted to share with you a few things. I heard last night on TV, and I'm not saying this verbatim, but the essence of it was "God gives us tests and trials because He trusts us." I'd never really thought about it like that. We are to count them all as joy, and frankly, that thought will help me do just that. They went on and talked about Job and that God isn't the one that put all the bad things on him, but he ALLOWED satan to do it. Then, in my daily Bible, it had this thought, that I thought was awesome, and I'd like to share with ya'll.

"The Meaning of Trials"
"Some people think that difficult circumstances are an indication that they are heading in the wrong direction or that God is not in what they are doing. In actual fact, the exact opposite may be true. Difficult circumstances, crises, trials, and tests may all be a part of God's plan to use you. But He may have in mind to do some things in your life first. He may want to refine your character because there are flaws which will destroy your effectiveness down the road. (Oh no, I may be here forever!!!) He may want to reveal something about Himself to you in the midst of a crisis that you will need to know in the coming days. He may decide to see if your heart truly belongs to Him, or if there are other distractions that are more important to you. He may want to show you how much He loves you in the midst of persecution, so that your dependency will be on Him and your priorities will be in order. Then, after these trials have passed, God will be able to use you in a significant way, knowing your heart is completely devoted to Him, that you are trustworthy and will remain faithful to the end. Trials, persecution, testing, times of crisis and temptation are never bad, they are only things God works through to show Himself strong on your behalf and to demonstrate His love for you. They are instruments that can measure your devotion to Him and the depth of love you have for Him. Your eyes should never be on the crisis, test or trial, but on God and what He wants to do in your life through them. Pray that you will not be distracted by what you see around you and miss what God is doing in you."

Wow! Don't you think that makes it a little easier to "count it all joy"?

Love ya'll! Have a great one!