Practicing Suffering

Romans 5:3-5

More than that, we refoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.

James 1:2-4

Count it all joy, my brethen, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Hebrews 5:8

Although he (Jesus) was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered, and being made perfect he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Him, who strengthens me.

Oh God, my God: May I not grow weary or faint-hearted....

So be it. Whatever is Your will is mine. I consent.

Be my strength when I have none. Be my trust as it runs dry. Be my love when I am unable.

One day at a time, Sweet Jesus, one day!!!