Life Has Its Tests
6/14/2018

  

"...Beloved, do not be amazed and bewildered at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test your quality, as though something strange (unusual and alien to you and your position) were befalling you..."

 ~ 1 Peter 4: 12 (AMP)

 

Life has times of hardship, struggles, trials, temptations, despair, loneliness and heartbreak. We all go through times like these from time to time. There is a saying that goes 'Life is a bed of Roses' implying it's easy and sweet. There's probably a lot of truth in that - considering the 'thorns'.  A prick can be painful! God can use what we go through to rely on Him more and build our character to be Christ-like.

 

So yes, I guess life can be like a bed of roses - but we need to be mindful of the thorns.

 

There are tests in life, I know

The thorns are there, but so is the rose.

 

 

 

© By M.S.Lowndes


JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom within my heart;
Beauties of Thy truth and holiness impart,
That where'er I go my life may shed abroad
Fragrance of the knowledge of the love of God.

Refrain

Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Rose of Sharon,
Bloom in radiance
And in love within my heart.

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, sweeter far to see
Than the fairest flow'rs of earth could ever be,
Fill my life completely, adding more each day
Of Thy grace divine and purity, I pray.

Refrain

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, balm for ev'ry ill,
May Thy tender mercy's healing power distil
For afflicted souls of weary burdened men,
Giving needy mortals health and hope again.

Refrain

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore;
Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore,
Till the nations own Thy sov'reignty complete,
Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet.

Refrain

 






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