Daily meditation

Romans 12:12 "Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer."

Joyful- rejoice exceedingly and thrive

Hope- joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation

Patient- to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ

Trouble- a pressing, pressing together, pressure

Persistent- to be steadfastly attentive unto, to give unremitting care to a thing

Prayer- prayer addressed to God

"Be rejoicing and thriving in the joyful and confident understanding that Christ will return, holdfast that Christ is with you in the midst of the pressures and struggles of this world, and always be attentive and open to the voice of Christ while in continuous communion with Him through out your day"

This scripture is such a sobering reminder to me on how I am to approach everyday and the lack of insight, care, and communion I have with God somedays. None of us are perfect, but each one of us that has believed on the Name of Jesus is being perfected by His Word both written and revelatory on His Word.

How often do I get so wrapped up in the problem of the moment and don't stop to recognize He is with me. It's a promise. My eyes everyday should be fixed on Him and His return, my feet should be steady in the trials knowing Romans 8:28 is as true today as it was when it was written, and my heart and mind should be consumed with a daily continuous communication with the one that is eternal wisdom and truth.

"Father help me to internalize this text and have it become my daily meditation through the good and hard times. You are my strength, my shield, and hope forever. Amen