Like a rose that opens to the rays of the sun
God’s promises unfold as His will is being done
This motion can’t be seen by the human eye
In divine delays, don’t fear or ask Him, “Why?”

Wait and rejoice so your faith can grow strong
Though the wait is painful and exceedingly long
His times are not your times, in Him you must rest
God’s hand shapes your soul and will bring out the best

In all you desire, let it be for your soul
Let spiritual riches be your highest goal
Seek not earthly treasures for they will not last
Choose the way God leads, which is unsurpassed

Rejoice in God, for He is truly all you need
You can never ask beyond His power to exceed
Set your heart to be in His Presence every day
He will be to you the truth, life, and the way

Debbie Furey
March 3, 2025

Romans 5:3-5 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

2 Peter 1:5-9 – “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.”

2 Thessalonians 1
2 Peter 1