You're a poet and don't know it! That was beautiful. Amen, to the "teach me to mean it part", it's the hardest part. To mean it already knowing that he said "tribulation worketh patience" is even harder. It sounds nice to ask God for patience, but it sounds amazing when we know the asker KNOWS what he really is asking for.
It's been raining every day for the last four days. The weeping willows are in their glory and the hydrangeas are quite perky. Unfortunately, the weeds are thriving as well. Just more work for "Manuel" - my nickname for my nearly full-time landscaper/gardener hubby. ;o)
I remember when we first batted around the idea for this thread, a few commented about how it sounded like we were asking to be doormats or something. I hope as we have grown through this exercise we have seen how only when we do humble ourselves before God are we made truly strong – where it counts - and that through our weakness he is glorified. I truly hope we will continue to encourage each other with our daily trials and victories. A nation can change, but it is only through one heart at a time.
2 Chronicles 7:14 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.