[From today's sermon:] "My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4 (NRSV)
I know that I'm not very good at this, that I tend to make every little thing about me and my woes. Deep down I know that everything I face is for the greater good [HP reference :)], but it's hard to see that right now, you know? I hope that years down the road I can laugh about the lessons I'm currently learning instead of being bitter about what didn't seem to go right in my life. Kinda reminds me of the song "Bless the Broken Road" made popular by Rascal Flatts. . .
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
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