Keeping the Faith

I had a dear volunteer send me an email the other day and I have been thinking about him ever sense. He shared that he and his wife have been discouraged due to the trials of life. Their son had an affair and left his wife and child. The wife didn't have supportive family so it fell to them to care for them, and of course, they would with it being their grandson. Then the gal the son had an affair with got pregnant.....with twins. They have been in need of such prayer, but instead it sounds like they caved in on themselves a bit. But, who wouldn't. He shared in his email that he almost lost faith in God. His faith was tested almost more than he could stand. This is a devout, loving, giving, generous family with both their time and resources. But, he did not give up. He actually emailed me to apologize and ask my forgiveness. I had tears streaming down my eyes as I read the words. However, he did not fail me or OUR FATHER. He has rejuvenated and will be delivering over 1,000 meals 10 seniors and those families who do not have money for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. He cooks and prepares these meals and hand deliveries to their homes each meal. Wonderful! On my way to church that day I was listening to Air1 Radio and I heard the verse of the day. It was James 1:3 and I believe God gave it to me to give to him.

 ² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

It's funny, I thought I had been having a rough go of it until I got that email from him. I thought I was weary and flagging in stamina. I thought I was a shell of a person wandering around trying to meet needs when I was on empty. So, that scripture was most likely for me too. So, I keep running the race and let perseverance finish its work so i am not laking in anything. Today, I was reading Colossians 1. And this inspired me to keep going and share these words with my friend who wrote asking for forgiveness. We all struggle, but God makes us Whole in Him. 

I know all of us are struggling and the road which leads to Heaven is not an easy jog. With the Holy Spirit I find comfort and can deal with things. God knows what things are impossible for me to reconcile in my mind and knows how to work all things out for those who Love HIM.

Dear God, it's been tiring lately. There are heavy things on my heart and mind. Please fill me up and make the way straight for those of us leading your sheep back to You. Thank you for Jesus. Thank you for wonderful people in my life who Love You. Thank You and please stay with me and my friends today.

In His Name. Amen.