Who said life is easy? Bob got his hair cut today by a homeless barber! The barber's home was destroyed by Hurricane Wilma, and he is living in a shelter. The man opened his shop today for the first time since the hurricane. His wife is staying at a friend's apartment with several other women. The good news for our family is that both our daughter and son got their electricity back yesterday and today, respectively.
We are hearing about families who are having their apartments, condos or homes condemned because of hurricane damage to the structure. These people then are having a difficult time finding a place to live within their finances. More private and public schools are hoping to open on Monday if the majority of them get electricity. I would say life is still not back to normal in Florida, but Bob and I are so blessed.
Tonight, since I am not having to cook for our children or extended family, and our three house guests are not eating at our home, we are going to get take out food and have a quiet evening at home.
This week has been a week, where I have gone to the Word, claiming and standing on the promises of God. Perseverance is a key to standing. Many people say you must be strong-willed to stand. I do not believe that. I believe that you must fear God and the consequences of being disobedient to the Lord's will and way in your life. Regardless, I choose every day to stand firm in the Lord, holding up my shield of faith and blocking the fiery darts of the evil one. I know that I must persevere if I am to be a child of God following my Lord Jesus Christ footsteps. How would you rate your perseverance?
"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....Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:2-4,12
