Jamess 1:12

I have been away for a say or so ...sorry bout that ...life gets in the way every now and again.

so here is a verse to make up for my lost time...again....

James 1:12 (NIV)

Blessed is the man who perserveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will recieve the crown of life that god has promoised to those who love him.

In my opinion this verse is there to encourage us to stick it out when times get tough....
I know that goes without saying but just think about the deeper message behind this verse....
dont just stick it out in order to get to tomorrow...do it because God has something for you at the end of the road....

This probably doesn't mean money, fame, fortune, and a life of ease.....some might tell you that ...but Those would all be WORLDLY gifts...the gifts god are going to give you are gifts that matter in other ways...I mean if you have a problem confronting people and that is the situation or hard time you are currently in...god is going to throw money at you when you stand up for your self ....he is going to give you COURAGE....a gift yo ucant buy and alot of us dont have...if its a financial problem you are having and you make it through he isn't going to say here take some more money...or be responsible for this new home....he is going to give you the KNOWLEDGE you need to get yourself out of those type of situations and hopefully the WISDOM to be able to avoid them all together.....

This may not be the thing you want but hey ...why would he give you more if you cant first be happy and thankful for what he has given you......so think about the hard times you have had in life...try to see what god has given you for making it through those situations and use the gifts he has bestowed upon you for the way they were intended to be used.