“Not
only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces
perseverance; perseverance, character; and character,
hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured
out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
Life: definition (n.) The physical, mental, and spiritual experiences that constitute existence. (thefreedictionary.com)
Character: definition (n.) The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another. (thefreedictionary.com)
Hope: definition (n.) The theological virtue defined as the desire and search for a future good, difficult but not impossible to attain with God's help. (thefreedictionary.com)
It's taken a while for me to return to my blog but I want you to know that the desire to do so has been strong. My journey continues...
I wrote a small note to a friend the other day expressing gratitude for the season we shared in my life. I spoke of perseverance and character and my belief of how our lives, our character, and our outlook on life, along with other attributes both negative and positive, are developed over time through our joys and sorrows, happiness and sadness, and victories and defeats. The fact is we cannot change these experiences. We should, however, embrace them, and maybe learn a lesson or two that allows us to grow from them. I have this idea that if we're in a particular chapter of our lives, we may not be open to receive nor accept the love another has to offer and it's sad to think of not being open to the hope of love.
I wrote a small note to a friend the other day expressing gratitude for the season we shared in my life. I spoke of perseverance and character and my belief of how our lives, our character, and our outlook on life, along with other attributes both negative and positive, are developed over time through our joys and sorrows, happiness and sadness, and victories and defeats. The fact is we cannot change these experiences. We should, however, embrace them, and maybe learn a lesson or two that allows us to grow from them. I have this idea that if we're in a particular chapter of our lives, we may not be open to receive nor accept the love another has to offer and it's sad to think of not being open to the hope of love.
Scripture tells us to rejoice in our life's sufferings which creates perseverance while constructing strong character thus providing hope through the love of God.
Continuing the journey..
Mel
Powerful
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