Perseverance

Life can be so difficult sometimes. I'm in a season where my heart is aching for restoration. I am yearning for something more, something lasting. Whether that is in my relationships or my time in the Word. I yearn for something deeper. It is so hard to understand why the Lord puts us through these trials that test every ounce of endurance and faith we have. Sometimes I feel like I can't go on and make it to the end. But I see the Lord drawing me so close to him that I hold on to him with white knuckles, clinging to the only fortress in my life that will protect and sustain me. OH LORD won't you bless this prodigal son who seeks after you? Won't you restore me as you restored Job when he had passed his season of adversity? For Job was more richly blessed after his trials than he ever was before them. Let it be so with me oh Lord. And like Jacob.. if it means laboring for 14 years to attain that which I love with all my heart Lord as Jacob loved Rachel grant me the patience and perseverance to make it to the end. Sustain me on this journey and carry me in your hand, for there is no other place I would rather be Lord than to be in your presence. May you recieve Glory as a result of our worship after this season has produced the change in our hearts that you seek.