Whining
It was a jolt to my system, the day I started to read James for the first time:
“Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds . . . . “
I say “started to read”, because I was so shocked and frightened by James’s instruction that, for months, I avoided going anywhere near his letter when I opened my Bible. Looking back I can see where it was God’s mercy, giving me space before facing a life or death challenge that would change my perspective forever.
“Lord, turn my whining into worship . . . . ”
After that first encounter with James, life was going exceedingly well. In fact, we were surprised and thrilled to announce to the world that we were expecting a third child that fall. All appeared to be well until, at 25 weeks gestation, we faced the possibility of…
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