Count It All Joy....

It has been a long time in the making... I was not sure when we would see it, but God has opened His arms, and poured out His gift of grace. James tells us to count it all joy when we fall into trials. That patience would provide reward, and every perfect gift comes from God above. Just when my heart was beginning to feel it could not take any more hurt, I begged God to show mercy. In faith, I chose to praise Him. I didn't feel it, I didn't have much to offer, but God looked at my heart and knew my wish to obey Him was real. I chose to praise, rather than wallow in pity. God heard my cries and blessed us for not abandoning His commands. My last blog on the 2nd was to be thankful for what we have been given, then I was prompted to praise Him on the 3rd, even in the trials. Well, the last court date was the 5th. That trial has finally had some closure. We are told to pray for those in authority. I did that. A newly appointed judge on the case was receptive to the cruelties that have been endured these past years, and God used Him to end the nonsense. I am ever grateful for the ways of the Lord. It was not the way I would have answered, but in His infinite wisdom, He provided. More than we could have asked.. Praise the Lord! I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. And He will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength to endure.