Consider it pure joy. . .

James 1: 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

A little note....I will be back to blogging here by end of the week. Thanks for all the emails and sweet notes.

Comments

Gypsy Quilter said…
Thank you for this inspirational word today Patty. It is greatly appreciated, as I struggle through some personal decisions. So glad the lil' one is doing so well.
Mimi said…
I will be happy to see you continue to blog...I do enjoy your posts and I even appreciate your opinion on things...
Mimi
Diana said…
I AM THRILLED!!!
Diana in Illinois
Jan said…
Good!!!!!
Good to see you! I love the picture you put with the scripture. God bless and keep you.
JacquiG said…
I'm not sure why I checked your blog today, but I'm awful glad I did! I'm so glad you are going to continue. Bless you!!!
JacquiG said…
I'm not sure what made me check your blog today, but I'm awful glad I did. I'm happy you are going to continue. Bless you!

Jackie
novascotiagal said…
Dear Patty,
I was hoping you might still write, So I've been checking in, to see if you might have decided to write again, perhaps sooner than later. I do so enjoy your thoughts and opinions. They always challenge or reassure me, in every good way. I'm so pleased to see you're back. It did occur to me that you might want to not write as often... daily posts might be too much to demand of yourself?
However you'd like to manage your blog, I'm so glad to see your posts again. Thanks for coming back...
Diane said…
You know how it is when you see in print or hear words that confirm to you what you know the Lord is telling you? The scripture you chose was just that. Our family has been having a bit of trials lately. Being a family with faith in Jesus Christ we know He is maturing our faith. Thank you for another voice speaking His words so we can be comforted.
Holly C. said…
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous said…
I'm so pleased Patty - your blog makes me think. What a delightful picture!
Patty, I am so glad too. I do read and enjoy your posts and feel as if I know you and your family, especially those cute grand babies. Just don't let the weirdos get next to you. I know it must be hard but I do really look forward to you blog.

Sandra Clarke, in Georgia
Ah HA! I knew you couldn't stay away for long! And I'm glad of it.
ellemenope said…
Ditto desperate above! I too, am glad. And remember, if you didn't have any of those nasty trolls you would be wondering why everyone else gets them and not you! A good troll is the result of a successful blogger! :-)
Glad you will keep on! Your thoughts are always appreciated. This is one of my favorite verses of all time. Enjoy the week!
Patricia said…
I'm so glad to see you will return to posting. You always give me such inspiration...
Patricia
Margo in Maine said…
So glad for your posting today..You are my favorite and the one I check most everyday....thanks for God's word and I am counting it all JOY today! His Love is Deeper Still...Margo in Maine
Diannia said…
I'm so glad you decided to continue! I'm also glad I continued to check for updates from you! You are a wonderful inspiration. God has truly given you a gift of written words!
Cindi said…
Big Smile!
Foxy5 said…
So happy to see you back. I don't always comment, but I always read!
Lucy said…
I'm so happy you decided to continue blogging!

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