The trials of life!

The barriers we have or experience make us more alike than not. In the past I've struggled with trying to be more like others, and it led to trouble. The Lord had his struggle with being different and not like the world. He was tested and was crucified for being different, brought a word to us that left a mark that no man can erase. However, let’s examine the word “test” in the scripture. Hebrews 3:8 expresses this, “do not harden your hearts as you did in rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness” The wilderness experience has made my heart sad, but the Lord says, because you know that the testing of your faith produdes perseverance.” James 1:3

My favorite Christian song is from the Crabb Family, Through the Fire; I just love the chorus when it talks about, “He never promised the cross would not get heavy and the hill would not be hard to climb….Our Lord will show up and take you through the fire again!” From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/through-the-fire-lyrics-the-crabb-family.html

Sometimes we face firey trials that seem to never end, however take heart, because he is with us through it all! Be lovers and doers of the word, and not of this world.

Be Blessed

Dede