Devotional: Why is it that when I havent gone through testing for a short span that I think my strength is strong enough to withstand future testing? What I mean is whenever Im put back into the pot of challenge, it isnt long before my flesh creeps out and reactions and words which are not uplifting to my precious Saviour are heard. Faith without works is dead. We know this from HIS WORD! Also steadfast purpose and humble accomplishment for HIM without some form of constant testing means that our efforts will show more of self than of CHRIST. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! We are purposefully transformed for HIS work! Embrace the tests for they are the tools used to bring our clay into HIS likeness more every day! Amen and amen![u][b][size=medium][color=CC0000]Purposefully Transformed[/color][/size][/b][/u]The untested soul exudes confident speechas though tried it has been and found steadfast.But whenever such flesh is confronted by force,it is grievous for they should have said less.For the pressure has broken their paper thin maskand their actions have proven distressing.As such, their proud words lie in pieces disturbedthen those listening are by their failed testing.So this soul bends quite low intent on submittingto CHRIST and to others who trust in this frame.Thus, no pride fills this vessel for actions directedby HE whose indwelling examines and trains!Hence, up to HIS wheel, these steps move with zeal as clay which is formless yet desperate for form till after HIS trying by fire, Self stands firmly steadfast doing that for which I was transformed!As HIS servant in your service,WVW Jasnoch 1/5/08
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