Job

Job (not as in the occupation) was tested by Satan and came out stronger in the Lord with obstacles that would make most of us shiver, and do as his wife; curse God and give up. We are by nature, selfish beings and when things are out of our control, instead of leaving them to God, we pout and give up. Most of the time, we make them much worse by THINKING we have control and taking matters out of His hands and perfect time.

I've decided this week that I would love to prove true in such circumstances for my Lord. My mom always told me to never 'pray for patience' because it is then that your patience is tested to strengthen it.

Having a new, sweet little baby boy in our lives has been not only a joy, but a test of patience. After changing diapers, feeding, burping, playing and even taking his temperature...sometimes I'm left thinking "what ELSE could possibly be wrong with you?" as he remains red-faced and screaming at the top of his lungs. Sometimes, I think he cries just to remind me that I'm not in control!

Granted, Hunter's crying is FAR, FAR from leprosy, it is important that you seek God in all you do and pray without ceasing. God is my source of strength and will never give you more than you can handle, the scriptures say, but lets be honest...I'm hoping I can't handle what Job could!

~*~Emma Grace~*~