I know You've been testing me ever since I came to JMU, but I think I'm a little more aware of the purpose of these tests this semester.
You reveal Your glory to me and I am filled with Your spirit. You assure me that Your love is all I need and that no one can take Your place. Just as I am feeling alive and well again You draw back a little bit. You let the darkness creep back into my life just a little bit to see how I will react.
Of course I don't understand it fully but I believe that You use people and events in our lives to bring us closer to You. Without trials, we keep You small in our lives because we are comfortable and seem to be satisfied.
Lord please continue to heal my heart and have patience with me as I struggle with the idea of these tests. My new goal is to stop asking for so much but instead listen, and give praise for Your plan that is on the way.
I love You so much Lord! One day I will pass all these tests and nothing will stand between us.
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