Seed for Mar 16

The question was asked, "How do you maintain praise in the midst of the trial?

It is important to know that the rain falls on the just and unjust alike. The farmer that spits tobacco and cusses God and beats his wife get the same rain as the farmer next door that loves God! Bad things and good things happen to everyone! The difference is that we know that God is working for us, in us and thru us for His glory and our victory. Often though, it is hard in the middle of the trial to see the victory. It all has to do with our perspective.

I have been in rain storms, so dark and gloomy, rain and clouds everywhere. When I am in the middle of that it is hard for me to see anything but that. (Just like when you are in a problem that is all you can see.) But when I climb in an airplane and go above the clouds I see nothing but sunshine and clear skies and the beauty of it all. So, I have to learn in the middle of the storm to see what God sees. I have to believe He is on my side and is working for me to maintain the victory He delivered to me. (that is faith) It is never about getting the "victory" but keeping what is ours. He gave us the victory and we are more than conquerors, thru it all. How many people do you know that are always trying to get the “victory”? How can you get something you already possess in Jesus? He is our Victory in every situation. Be blessed.

Be Blessed from a recovering Pharisee,
Billy and Jan Wells