Count it all joy

I am reminded about many things today. Always. I am reminded because of how things have been for such a long time. When the trials of this life make me challenged and I want to lash out and return insult for injury, I must say, "count it all joy!". I am to consider this all great and have high esteem in the LORD when I fall into diverse trials and tribulations when I am faced with what I need to do. When I have this confidence that the esteem of the LORD is with me, then I can face all things. This esteem is with me BEFORE I am to experience all trials and temptations so that in that moment, I am able to be victorious. I need to be victorious; not that I need anything out of vain regard, but that in order to be successful through the difficult times, I must understand WHO is beside me at all times. I understand that the event or hardship is meant not to tear me apart; rather, it is meant to create strength in me. This strength is what I can count as all joy and know that it "worketh" for my good. I am to count "it" and meditate upon "it" just as much as I am to meditate upon the WORD. If I do not "count" or "meditate" upon the trial and tribulation in which I am experiencing, then I will not know what to do in the moment that I need to do it. When I look back, the trail and tribulation seems to be smaller and less menacing. So, when the hint of the same comes again, I know through experience that I have gained more than just strength. I have gained wisdom and insight. So, when another trial or tribulation comes, I know that I am not alone. I know that I am more than able to accomplish this. I may not like it; but, I know where my help comes from. (James 1:2; Romans 8:37; Col. 2:3; Romans 11:33; Psalm 121:1-2).

Looking up. Seeking quietly. Knowing more.