Grant, yep, the Lord shows Himself strong.
earlier, Grant E. Metcalf, wrote:
>The following verses provide God's answers for us with regard to
>testings, trials, or temptations. Sometimes I think I would like to
>cut First Corinthians 10:13 out of the Bible. However, without such
>a promise I would have absolutely no hope of ever having victory in
>my spiritual life.
>
>First Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation/testing taken you
>but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not
>suffer you to be tempted/tested above that ye are able [to bear];
>but will with the temptation/testing also make a way to escape, that
>ye may be able to bear it.
>
>First Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the
>[desirous] will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
>
>
>Philippians 4:6 Be careful/anxious for nothing; but in every thing
>by worshipful-prayer and supplication after thanksgiving let your
>personal requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God,
>which passeth all understanding/comprehension, shall keep/garrison
>your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 furthermore, brethren,
>whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever
>things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are
>lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any
>virtue, and if there be any praise, [reflectively] think on these things.
>
>James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers
>temptations/testings; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith
>worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye
>may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack
>wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and
>upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
>
>Listening for His shout!
>
>Grant
>
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