There are times when a 24 hour day just seems like a single tick of the clock with no time to accomplish anything. It is a very frustrating time in many ways. It's almost like I can't get out of my own way to get things rolling. Amid all the demands and disappointments I know that God is in control. It helps to curb the sad and frustrating moments to know that this is all for my good.
Trials build patience, building character, building faith.
In none of these issues, as personally painful or aggravating as they may be, does my heart close the door on God. I have been to the point where I questioned my faith in the Lord, but it was a dead end. Even in times of correction, Jesus has only ever shown me compassion and concern for my well-being. He has been my strong shelter in the pain of losing a very dear friend, and my protector in times when there was nothing I could do to shield myself. He has given me assurance of my salvation and blessed me with abilities that have blessed me and yet I can not take credit.