Patient Endurance

May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/2th.3.5.NLT

Enduring patiently is only possible with Christ. He gives us His Holy Spirit who is our strength. Endurance is an attribute gained piece by piece. We cannot receive it as we would healing. It is gained through trial.

Today I am challenged. I am in severe pain in my left elbow after swimming yesterday. I cannot fathom what I have done but know I need healing.  Swimming has caused me a few issues over the years yet I persist as it is good for my back.

The same way we endure whatever cross we have in our lives as they produce godliness. Working through the pain after the divorce was necessary for me and most beneficial. I am now a whole, happy individual.

We must trust God with the big picture. He is good at being God, we are not. Squealing like little pigs does not become us.

All things, all things work for good for us who love God and are called according to Gods purpose. Romans 8.

Be of good cheer!