No Test, No Testimony; No Mess, No Message!

It has been a week of test.  One thing after another.  First, the axle broke on the car.  This attacked our material, finances, and physical all at the same time, but don't miss the blessing.  We had just traveled down the highway  from Dallas to Fort Worth, but the axle didn't break until we were pulling out of a parking space in Fort Worth.  And, thank God for AAA plus.  Second, the apartment complex had scheduled for all units to get fumigated.  This process called for emptying out all kithcen cabinets, and draws which was diligently done.  They missed our unit and wouldn't be back until a week later, but don't miss the blessing.  Thank God, that first of all, we don't have an insect problem because we spray monthly.  We used the opportunity to do some extra cleaning, insect spraying, rearranging, and reorganizing as we put everything back in place.  Third, we had to travel to take care of some personal business by bus from North Dallas to South Dallas, but don't miss the blessing.  It reminded us of what we are capable of doing when we have to.  Also, it showed us how removed from interacting with all that is going on on the outside, when you go from point a to point b in a car.  Fourth, our resistance got low, and one of us has a cold.  Well, after everything else has been attacked all that is left is your health.  And with all that had previously happened that weakened our resolve, we were perfect candidates, but don't miss the blessing.  We're still alive, hallelujah!

² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.  James 1:2-4 (NIV)