Training for Greatness
“But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing.” James 1:4 AMPC
Anything that is acquired easily is not always as rewarding as you think it may be. If fulfilling a healthy life style of exercise and good eating habits were easy you wouldn’t be so proud of your weight loss, if the diploma you received in school did not require a little sweat you would not value that education.
We all crave to achieve or attain something great! When Jesus went to the cross it was far from easy, by far the hardest sacrifice ever! But because of the joy that was set before Him to have us for Himself, it made all of it worthwhile. When challenges and the testing of your faith seem to wear you down, remember that the process is only making you stronger and better. You are being sharpened by your creator so that you lack NOTHING! Today rejoice knowing that you lack nothing, the reward is greater than the former troubles. You are just getting better and stronger, things are picking up in your life and the doors are opening!
~ Father God, thank You for transforming my life and instilling a character in me that will be equipped for Your purpose. Help me to hang on to this when I feel like I cannot persist, I will remember You are only sharpening to prepare me for something great! In Jesus’ Name Amen!
