James 1:12 alludes to this. When we read the word "trial" or "test" we underestimate what that actually feels like in real life.. A desire to quit. Getting so tired or fed up with how things are (or aren't) going that exhaustion sets in and you throw up your hand and say "I give up, I'm done." And probably sometime in your life you actually did quit. The emotions were so strong and manifested so deeply in your thoughts to the point your actions following were affected by them. We read our bible.. we read scripture and think, "I got this, I got God on my side".. but then that time comes and our faith is tested... is it as strong as we thought it was, the desire to quit seems to be stronger... What are you doing during those times to keep from quitting? To keep persevering through the trial and test of faith? Mine is in the comments.

Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a persons heart, but it is the Lords plan that prevails” As I have been developing and growing in my relationship with God and bringing him into the decisions of my life, I have noticed that when I have a desire to act on my flesh it is much harder to act on. Transfixed means “unable to move or look away from bc of intense fear, surprise or fascination.” Me inviting God into the decisions of my life, I have such a desire to see it through bc I have fully come to trust and believe that His ways are better than mine. I have an intense fascination with wanting to see what His end results is going to be. And I enjoy the process along the way!!! It’s a win win!

Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 talks about how a cord of 3 strands isn't easily broken.. a verse used a lot in weddings.... questions like "Who am i struggling for?" and statements like "Two are better than one." Its so hard not to fit these things into a box 📦 labeled "Spouse" But that is not what Solomon is talking about. He mentions at the very beginning of the text "Without even a son or brother..." Relationships .. or in this text "companionship" is referencing family, friendships, and ultimately, community. The people that you can call on when life is dark and heavy. Times when you need someone to go to bat for you. Times when you need encouragement.. Where are you finding community? what are you doing to bring people into your life that are wanting God to be in the center of their life also?

Matthew 6:25-34 You are going to fear, have anxiety and worry.. they are emotions that God gave us. But are you letting those emotions manifest in your thoughts to then direct your actions. Jesus tells us to seek God first... Pray first, read scripture first, surrender it first... Let God be first on your mind on how to handle it and let your action follow "and all these things will be provided to you"