"In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 


church was so good today. they taught about this passage. one thing that the pastor said that really stuck out to me was that it's a good thing that there are thistles along this path that we are journeying on. because then we won't settle in this one spot. we will only look forward to what's coming. and who's coming. and our real home in heaven. 


it wasn't vineyard, but God is good. He knew what i needed. i know that i shouldn't be so surprised when God knows what i need before i know, and gives it to me before i expect, but i still am. He's amazing.