1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Romans 5: 1-5
I must admit I do not feel like I glory in tribulation. I don't like tribulation, it's hard! But ever since I heard this scripture several weeks ago I have been thinking about it. Trials are inevitable in our lives and as much as I wish my life was peaceful and easy, the trials do serve a purpose. I know that the hard times in my life draw me closer to the Lord and give me a real appreciation for the reality of the atonement in my life. But I really love what this scripture teaches me about tribulations. They bring patience (and I can always use more patience in my life) and that patience brings us experience and that experience brings us hope. I do love hope. I love having hope in my life. It brings me happiness and peace.
Taking this picture was not a tribulation, but it did require patience. It took me a half an hour, while using the car door windowsill as a makeshift tripod, while my boys slept in the back seat. I really wanted to be able to capture the beauty of this sunset storm. To me it represents the beauty that a storm can bring, and the promise of beautiful skies after it clears.
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