I've been reading "Failing Forward" by John C. Maxwell. Its a good book about keeping a right attitude when you fail and about how your failing should to lead to success. In it he quotes Beck Weathers (a mountain climber), "you never know who you are and what you are until you've really been tested."
I guess I'm learning to appreciate the testing of the Lord more in my life. I am amazed at the tenacity of the both God and Satan. There seems to be a relentless battle over my soul and every soul I encounter. God wants to trust me more and give me an opportunity to persevere and succeed. I'm grateful for this.
Read James 1
"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." (1:2,3)
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." (1:12)
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