Last spring, I had the pleasure of participating in a Bible study written by Beth Moore called "Mercy Triumphs" on the book of James. Her studies are quite in depth and this one amped up the challenge as expected. One of my favorite "take-aways" was found in the verse:
"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains." James 5:7
A major point was made that between those mountain top spiritual highs, like the rains in the verse, we are to be reminded of God's faithfulness.
So, what do you do when you find yourself in a time when your prayers seem to hit the ceiling or you are going through a time of seemingly endless trials?
Be reassured that He hears your prayers, He is faithful. Remember His covenants. Guard your heart. Praise Him without ceasing. Stay the course. Fellowship with other believers. Know that the sun will rise tomorrow, and the rains will come.
"So, if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today-to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul- then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil." Deuteronomy 11:14
Blessings, and never forget He is faithful.
Kelley
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