"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
JAMES 1:2-4
The Lord is the greatest teacher ever. He never tires, never waivers, he is always making you whole - a complete transformation of mind and heart - not from the mind any longer. To be with God is for all time. It is not a brief moment on a Sunday morning. It is ALL things - sleeping, dreaming, thinking, loving, teaching. Every aspect of life renewed in Jesus name is completely made new into the most pleasing ways to the Lord!
We are called to be a light for Jesus through his Holy Spirit. This relationship is both internal and external in expression. God will not let the character of the disciple be unfinished as it is his very purpose for you to do his will perfectly. In this - the Lord will return you to a situation over and over until his way has been realized. His very purpose is for you to be a complete and finished creation in him. Should you return to face the same obstacle repeatedly, recognize this as a moment for perseverance - seek the Lord in prayer moment by moment and allow him to show you a new way to pass through the situation.
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