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S.E.E.D. For Today_Perseverance

 Scripture "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12 NIV

 The experience that we endure as children of God are not accidental, their is a purpose behind  everything that occurs. We may not always understand God's purpose and most definitely Satan wants us to question does God even care, our emotions and our decisions flip flop, one minute we trust God and the next we don't. When you don't understand why and what you are going through it is easy to revolt against God, because for the most part we want to know who is responsible for this? We get it when we go through when we have done wrong, but when you are giving it your all and life kicks and beats you to no end we wonder is God looking at this and what is He going to do. The bible lets us know that God does allow trials, we know that He gave Satan permission to afflict Job. He allows trials to produce holiness and stamina in people. We complain but be careful in doing so that you do not allow yourself  to be tempted and dragged away and enticed by it. Our vulnerability broadens instead of our perseverance. Let perseverance do it's work there is so much in store for us who do. It's not easy to be broken, to be lonely, to lose love one's, to be lied on, to be talked about, to be hated, to feel empty, to be ill and not understand, but blessed is the man who perseveres, this is the key for us in this life.

Example To continue to keep going inspite of, regardless, to continue to attempt to pursue or accomplish.

Exercise Read James 1:12-18 Read and talk to God about the test you are undergoing. The seed is the motivation everyday to persevere, God will not leave us with out a map to continue on the right path. He will give you the courage you need when you get discouraged. Keep believing and don't stop trying it will work out. "Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. "We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." quote by "Marie Curie"

Devotion Lord I pray that you help my unbelief, for every time I wanted to give up and did. Lord give me the motivation and the courage I need to persevere. I pray that I not flip flop from day to day. Help me to be steadfast and unmovable. Lord I pray for spiritual toughness and stamina to persevere daily. Help me when my complaining causes dangerous type vulnerability that drags and entices me to comfort myself during times of testing. Give me the wisdom to let perseverance finish it's work and understand it has a purpose in Jesus Name Amen. 

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