Agree whole heartedly. In our morning worship service we have been going through the book of James and it is both challenging and encouraging.
Consider it pure joy my brothers when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish it’s work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
James 1:2-4
James wastes little time and gets right to the point. We shouldn’t be surprised that we face trials of many kinds the author doesn’t say “if you face trials of many kinds” but rather states the fact that trials will come. God work everything together for the good of those who Love him. These trials are for our good no matter how difficult. They are meant to guide us on the path of righteousness. There are so many passages and promises that are precious to us as believers that even though we live in a crazy world, an unknown future ahead, uncertain times. One thing we can be certain is that nothing is unknown to God and the future to come is God’s future, in God’s timing, and in accordance with his good and perfect will.
God Bless Sarah Palin an all those in the public eye who are not afraid to stand up and speak a word for God and his Glory. It’s humbling when I think of the times I’ve kept my mouth shut and I didn’t have a mob waiting to lynch me the moment I dare mention God’s name with reverence instead of as a cheap curse word. It takes a lot of courage to stand up and say what she said. Much more courage than some queer proclaiming they are gay and the world welcoming them with open arms and applauding them for their “courage.”
God is my Commander in Chief.