Day 101 Perseverance

"Consider it pure joy...when 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 compete, not lacking anything."   James 1:2-4

I used to think that the woman suffering with the bleeding issue  was distraught, desperate, at the end of her rope. But Christ told her that her faith had made her well.   Perhaps it was just the opposite - she was "complete"; she had 'persevered'; she knew Jesus was her only hope and let nothing hinder her from her focus to reach Him.  Wow.   Could I suffer for 12 years and grow in faith and not despair? Truth is, I will parent this child for longer than that and I'm sure we'll have some suffering along the way (mixed with lots of joy, I hope!).  Help me, Lord, to never despair, to always persevere until I'm a mature and complete mom and can mentor others. 

Tip: Join MOPS or another Christian Mom's group that will encourage, advise, and come alone side you during this time with little ones at home.