The Middle...Part 2

What a week! As James states below, my "faith-life is forced into the open." I needed this past week...as stupid and terrible as it was, even up to yesterday at school. When you step back and think about it, look at it...there are a lot of places where we could probably make some changes. It seems like it took a period of financial struggle/car troubles/sickness for God to remind us that He's got it all under control. It's up to us to do something with that. It's up to us to take what we've learned and make some changes in our lives. It has been humbling.

There is a break in the clouds though...a break in the storm. The plan right now is to "stick it out"

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.

If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help, and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don't think you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.

Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life.
James 1:2-7, 12