I have to share with you my morning teaching lesson from Joyce Meyer. She is by far my favorite female teacher and Charles Stanley my favorite male teacher. Their teaching styles are so direct, uplifting but also real. It is not all "dessert" teachings as Joyce puts it. She keeps it honest and true and I love her. But today's message was about the tests for which we are faced by God. And in those tests, some are allowed by God and some are arranged by God. God is good, satan is evil and remember that God will test us, He does not tempt us! Very important for us to remember. But I learned more than anything that tests are designed to strengthen our faith. Until we are tested, we have no idea what we believe or how we will endure. He tests us so our faith can grow otherwise how would we ever measure our faith if everything always went perfect in our lives. But through all tests, we are to Trust Him to know He is going to bring us to a higher level. Amen! It is easier to hear this when you are not in the midst of a trial or test. So much easier to read and hear when it is happening to someone else. But when it is us, it is very very real. So listen up if you are experiencing one of God's tests...I know I am. Remember that great faith comes from tests. Rememer that we will be faced with temptations along the way...old addictions may tempt you, you may resent someone else who seems to be living without a care in the world while your world is crashing down around you, we may complain about our problems, become indignant, try to take matters in our own hands. But God rather us remember that when tests come, DON'T PANIC FOR THIS IS ONLY TEST AND THIS TOO SHALL PASS. You might as well listen for if you don't pass this test, you will be given the opportunity to retake it for another one surely will be coming your way. So in all things, be "wholly joyful" today and know that God loves you and will see you through this.
James 1: 12-14
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