ENDURE

Hola, Guten Tag, Hello!!!!!!!!!

I know, I know, 3 months is a long time to wait for an update!!!! Sorry! Life has been a little crazy busy (what's new, eh!) and our internet drives me crazy because it always freezes. These are my excuses for not updating sooner!

But, for real - for real, I titled todays post ENDURE because somtimes that's all it feels like we are doing in our race. We are in a time of waiting for direction so we are not making huge strides forward. And we go through trials that we do not understand. Sometimes learning how to endure is a painful lesson, but it is so valuable because that is what gives us strength and prepares us for the road and journey ahead. Waiting times help us grow and they teach us to trust in the Lord. Eagles are the only birds that do not avoid storms, but rather they face the storms head on and allow them to help them soar even higher. This is our calling! Our life is not about feeling comfortable or even happy all of the time, but it is about glorifying God in all that we do, even in the mundane of our daily lives!

"Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that gives you glory

For I know they'll be days when this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise you
Jesus, bring the rain

Holy, holy Lord
Holy is the Lord God Almighty!"

-Mercy Me, "Bring the Rain"

So, whatever your race brings today, praise Jesus because he is the author and the perfector of your faith. And if we trust him with all that we have and don't lean on our understanding, he will straighten our paths. Endure, my friends because we have hope and all that you go through is an opportunity to say, "Jesus, I choose to praise you!" And on those days when you are not soaring, or even running, or able to walk, simply stand! Because God will lead you to the Rock that is higher than you are!
Love you all!

Crazy Canadian