#12 - Happy is the woman who endures in trouble. James 5:11
In trouble, often the only thing to actually do is endure. There is comfort and happiness in knowing that I can keep going. At first, my heart has ached. I feel numb. But I know my feelings aren't the real deal. It is all a part of something bigger. I get up and I just keep going... but I'm not talking about getting up, getting dressed and caring for the family and home with a bitter, careless attitude. No, I'm talking about enduring with the best attitude possible. I'm talking about trusting God, when I don't understand. I'm talking about serving Him practically in all the ways I always have, because I know (not feel) that is right. Because I know (not feel), that is how I obey. Because I know (not feel), God's true and faithful always. And, eventually my feelings catch up. I see and know firsthand that there is happiness in enduring in trouble.
