full effect . . .

James 1:2–4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

Beloved,

In moments like these, we lift up a song . . .

It is in your heart, this sound that is birthed from your relationship with Jesus. As Bride Groom, His hand is on you, His covering, His shelter, and His presence. Go forward in this, reading the testimonies of those that have gone before you. Break free of tradition and ritual, embrace Christ in His fulness. He seeks those that seek His face. It has always been a two-way relationship, since He breathed life into the dust creating the first living person. You are created in His image, a reflection of the Holy that Jesus gave everything for. It was in the redemption, the moment He died on the Cross, that His blood bought you completely, not leaving one part of you out of the purchase.

What then? You, a created being, fashioned in the image of God, fell from His grace through the deception of sin and temptation. The finished work of creation would continue through you, where struggle or adversity will challenge you and God will provide the means to overcome (He always does). Learn from the examples in the Word of God and the testimonies proven here on earth throughout history and today. We cannot isolate from the Word of God, it was prevalent then, and is even more so now. Stand through every trial beloved, each of you maintain the course, not erring to the right or to the left. In this way, your heart will gain wisdom and knowledge, which will then teach others through example, even failure at times will be the lesson of the day. Once through the wall, which is feasible for everyone, faith is grown, gained, received, blessed within your spirit.

Realize that the word above says to let the steadfastness do its work, not the wall, not the burden, not the hardship. But it is the forward movement of His children, that will teach you great and wonderful things. Obstacles were meant to be destroyed and moved out of the way. We are warriors of faith, equipped for battle and victory. It is the Blood of the Lamb that makes it all possible.

In these days do not isolate. Use the venues available at your heart and fingertips. God is always accessible and will never leave you or forsake you. Believe this with all your heart and soul. Surround yourself with others.

When not physically possible, call.

When calls do not work, text.

Know that you are more precious than silver, more valuable than gold, and more beautiful than diamonds. You beloved, are a pearl of great worth, that He gave everything for.