Counting Your Blessing #4
In our last lesson, we learned that perseverance is essential. These are the concluding thoughts from Sheila in this 4 part lesson.
I can imagine the smiles on the faces and perhaps the tears of joy on our cheeks when the Lord looks into our eyes with His perfect love and says “My beloved – you have persevered under trial! You have stood the test!” And as He presents you with the crown of life, He says “Well done, good and faithful servant! Well, done!” At that moment, I imagine we will realize the promise of James 1:12 “Blessed (happy) is the man or woman who perseveres under trial.” Let’s pray.
Lord:
Thank you for your Word and for revealing to us that as we strain at the oars due to various life storms, we can take courage knowing that you see us and you are with us working good through the difficulties and we do not need to be afraid. Please help each of us to have a willing (not hardened) heart to let you into the boat with us so that we may have calmness and peace. Please provide us with wisdom of your will and understanding to see the good you are doing through our trials and help us to be able to consider it pure joy and count it as one of your many blessings upon our lives. We give thanks to you in all things. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen
