I often think to myself, "it's all a test". Every interaction with another being, every choice, every moment of every day we are being tested. These tests are sometimes obvious and other times hard to detect. But as a Believer in Yahusha, we usually quickly notice when we've failed a test.
Recently I have been tested by forgetting to ring up my carbonated drink, got all the way out to my pickup before I noticed. After I loaded my paid for purchases, I took my cart back thru the self checkout and paid for that carton of drinks. I could have talked myself into just loading up those drinks and head home: the door checker person should have caught it, it's inconvenient to go back in and pay, oh I could probably come up with some great excuses to keep from doing the right thing. But I would have failed the test.
Also this week I saw a post on Facebook that reminded me of a deep wounding I received this year. I claim to forgive this offense, but I reposted what I saw and elaborated on the situation that hurt me. I failed that test. Reposting and commenting on that situation clearly showed a lack of forgiveness and peace on my part. All I really did was potentially stir up drama and self pitty.
My prayer for myself is that I recognize the test and do the right thing. Yahuah loves and and accepts me just as I am, but He's not willing to leave me that way. He is working continuously to make me like Yahusha. These test and trials not only grow me spiritually, they strengthen my faith and my security in knowing my Abba loves me enough to challenge me and mature me.
Still a work in progress
Teresa
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