Learning to Persevere

[memoriesbymichelle]

OK so I'm a little emotional today. After hearing of yet another tragedy at a school in my state they are wondering if it is a copy cat and just the whole dealing with stress at work and home I went to my bible.

My "lesson" today was "How does God teach me perseverance?"

2 Thess. 1:3-5 "We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward on another grows ever greater; therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering."

Perseverance has been defined as accepting difficult situations as from God without giving Him a deadline for their removal.

In this passage the Thessalonian's troubles were not causing them to fall away. Rather, they were trusting the Lord and maturing in their relationship with Him. And through their difficulties, God was teaching them abiding hope and perseverance that nothing could destroy.
(taken from my study lesson in my Charles Stanley Life Principles Bible)

I guess I must be having a hard time learning the lesson, because I have faced (IMO) alot of adversity in my life especially in the last few years and it does not appear to be letting up yet.

 

[MennoII]

OK so I'm a little emotional today. After hearing of yet another tragedy at a school in my state they are wondering if it is a copy cat and just the whole dealing with stress at work and home I went to my bible.

My "lesson" today was "How does God teach me perseverance?"

2 Thess. 1:3-5 "We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward on another grows ever greater; therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering."

Perseverance has been defined as accepting difficult situations as from God without giving Him a deadline for their removal.

In this passage the Thessalonian's troubles were not causing them to fall away. Rather, they were trusting the Lord and maturing in their relationship with Him. And through their difficulties, God was teaching them abiding hope and perseverance that nothing could destroy.
(taken from my study lesson in my Charles Stanley Life Principles Bible)

I guess I must be having a hard time learning the lesson, because I have faced (IMO) alot of adversity in my life especially in the last few years and it does not appear to be letting up yet.

IMHO, you are doing a great job, and I think that maybe the problem(s) you are facing; God is so happy with your faith. So much so that I actually can see God the Father and Jesus telling satan have you consider my servant Michelle, and just like Job, satan ask God for permission to try your faith (Job 1-2).

6) Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7) That the trial of your faith being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
I Peter 1:6-7

 

[dayhiker]

great message Michelle ... hugz

 

[power2theweak]

(((Michelle)))

 

[redblue22]

thank you for sharing your daily lesson and your feelings.

 

[servantone]

Michelle, sorry for your troubles sister :hugs:

Youa re a blessing to us here on the "mature" section.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

IMHO, you are doing a great job, and I think that maybe the problem(s) you are facing; God is so happy with your faith. So much so that I actually can see God the Father and Jesus telling satan have you consider my servant Michelle, and just like Job, satan ask God for permission to try your faith (Job 1-2).

6) Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7) That the trial of your faith being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
I Peter 1:6-7

Not even close to being considered as Job and I would not wish that on anyone. Just trying to be a "good" servant even though I know I am not and "good" is called into question in the bible anyways.