A Person of Substance

   
Recently a friend pointed out the sign hanging outside of Rite Aid.  "Values available inside".  She remarked as to how nice it would be if it were that easy!! 
  
I'm reminded of James 1:2-4,
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.  Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't need anything.


From this passage it would seem that there is "value" in those trials and tests that come to us. ..."but which ones" you might ask... 
 ALL   
Nothing comes into your personal sphere without the Lord knowing it, having a plan for it with the intention to use it for your "growth"
Our faith MUST be tested so that we will become MATURE AND COMPLETE.   


SOOO  today why don't you "work with the Lord" in the plan that He so wants to see come about  in your life.  It will be the best and then you will be the best!!  It starts with praise and thanksgiving...submitting ourselves to His plan which includes EVERYTHING that comes our way. ( Again all inclusive ~ no loop holes here!)

Father, in Jesus Name, we come and ask for Your grace that we might bow to Your wisdom and S Sovereignty. Help us not to chaff against Your "easy yoke" but to lay down our stubbornness and rights and   realize once and for all that FATHER KNOWS BEST!!


Blessings!