Pressure? God's Love is Sure.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2‭-‬4 NIV

I am on my way home to bring my daughter to the doctor. As I was walking from office to EDSA, my mind worked non-stop. I am indeed full of stress. 

Stress at work is the thing that consumes most of my time. It is 8 hours plus 4 hours of travel time per day times 5 days a week. Also considering the other activities I have, the truth is, I don't even have time for complete sleep and relaxation. 

However, I have one edge. I have the Word of God, and it says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." 

This verse from James 1:2-4 really comforts me because I know this stress indeed is beneficial for me. Why? Because I've got to learn so many new things, and it is value-adding not just to my career, but also to my maturity and wisdom which I know, makes me who I am now.

Stress is something that no one wants, but it is what everyone needs in their lives. Just as how carbon needs to undergo pressure to become a diamond, we also are being tested and converted into someone more valuable, more worthy, and with a more beneficial, profitable and gainful life.

All Praises, Glory and Honor to Jesus Christ our Lord.

- meliza e.