Challenges. Change. Growth. Things and stuff. No matter what we label it–this happens, to each of us. Regardless. Life is a constant process of change and growth to produce more fruit in our lives (love (giving), joy (gladness), peace (free from worry and fear), long suffering (patience), gentleness (kindness), goodness (generosity), faith (dependability), meekness (gentleness) and temperance (self-control).  

 The goal is to walk through without complaining. Just so you know, I am in my double digits retest! I got to sing the going around the mountain one more time.  I realized after singing yesterday that negativity breeds complaining. We must keep the faith! God is always in charge. Whatever season we are walking through, things and stuff is temporary! There is always a scripture, to speak to things and stuff, to help us grow spiritually. 
This too shall pass, just not today. Of all the spiritual fruit, long-suffering and self control gets tested the most. Think of it as a wilderness experience without luxuries. The key–not to beat yourself up when we stumble. Sometimes, it is, what it is!   Roll with it and let it go!
None of it changes this truth–God is always with us. We have his mercy and grace. He loves us unconditionally. Praise The Lord

By: Ann a friend of Jesus 2013