Perseverance+gifts

James 1:4
"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Let perseverance finish its work.

Perseverance: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

We are supposed to push through our difficulties, obstacles and times of discouragement. Joy is coming! Imagine how much brighter a light can look after one has been in the dark for awhile. We are supposed to have joy because the obstacles were put here for a bigger purpose. . .we just can't see the whole race track yet.

Anyway here are the first 10 of my 1,000 gifts God place in my life

10. A call asking me to head up worship

9. A call from my mother

8. An accidental balloon

7. A friend writing a paper about me.

6. Laughter. Laughing so hard I cried because I got spit all over my face from a person whose face was priceless after they realized what happened. My teacher, "You know the seniors have lost it when Briana is disruptive in class" Ah I love laughter :)

5. A song suggestion from my cousin, a friend. "You still need stars when you're wishin at night. A best friend to set you right, a good laugh, a warm bath and a beautiful song you can sing along to. Good news that'll make you cry. All the little things that money can't buy. No wars, no more, just a big rainbow outside my window.La la la la la la"

4. Listening to the song "Love Never Fails" by Brandon Heath

3. Four sing-a-grams from sweet people God has placed in my life

2. Gorgeous flowers from my father. A beautiful rose from a friend.

1. Side ponytails, poodle skirts, and skates. Fun with friends at Masquerade. An invitation can mean a lot.

Only God can bring full joy. . .follow Him. It was almost a struggle coming up with ten gifts. My life hasn't been going so but I am going to work hard to see the joy. It can take work but with joy and Jesus. . .it's all worth it!