Consider it joy

Our little nephew, Boone, is growing up too fast. He turned two years old on Sunday, May 12.

He is just living his best life every single day without a worry in the world. He has his Auntie P wrapped around his little finger all the time.

This next week is the last week of school for students. Graduation for the seniors is next Friday, May 24.

We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors. We are all ready for summer and a break. I pray everyone is able to get some rest this summer.

This week’s Bible verse is James 1:2-4. It says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Eighteen years ago on Mother’s Day weekend, my brother was killed in an accident. I don’t understand why it happened, but my faith in Christ has grown because of it.

I have learned over the years that we are not promised tomorrow on this earth, but we are promised tomorrow with our Father in Heaven. Please make sure you know Jesus and have a relationship with him.

Saying yes to him is the biggest decision we will ever make in our lives.

In life, trials and heartaches will come our way. However, we must push through the difficult times and persevere so that we grow and become stronger.

Many things happen in life that may be a burden on us. Sickness, finance issues, and death are some of the major problems that people may have to deal with in their lifetime, although there can be many other trials that come our way.

My prayer for us this week is that we will persevere through life because with God all things are possible. Until next week, make Him famous in all that you do!