God is

so incredibly amazing.
"we have only heard the faintest whispers of how great you are"
mmmm. i can't wait.
well i can...but, you know what i mean.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:2-4).

the message version: (my bible)
"Consider it sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try and get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way." (James 1:2-4)

thank you Lord for the trials you put in my life,
because i know they're there as a part of your plan,
and you would never put anything in front of me that i can't handle.
Hold my hand Lord, as i walk through these trials,
give me the right words to say, and tell me when it's time to listen