Ok today was one of those days where I finally truly understood what Paul was saying about being joyful in your sufferings. I'm going to change sufferings to temptations for the purpose of this story.
I've been in a weird place for a while. Because of who I am and how I am I don't think anybody has been fully aware of me not being normal. To begin I must start with yesterday. Yesterday I went on a hike. During this hike I had a little one on one time with God and I had a realization, that made me realize that I need to get life back together and priorities straight. So I made a promise to God and to myself to do this.
Fast forward to today. Today I had an offer to to back on my promise to God. The offer was oh so tempting however I abstained by the grace of God. In not going back on my promise I reflected on this challenge. I realized that this offer was not a coincidence in fact it was a test. God was testing me to see if I was for real with my promise.
In my temptation I found some character that I have been missing for such a long time. It gave me hope for the future and getting my priorities straight. Because of this I have reason to be joyful, not only did I pass God's test but I came out stronger, and better for it. I am joyful because in that moment I showed God my heart and desire to be committed to him.
Today I understood scripture and it gives me joy that I have an all loving and gracious God that cares for me, knows my heart, and believes in me, even when I do not.
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