James 1:4

I got to see a dear dear friend on Saturday- she was pivital in my walk with God and truly challenged me to love Jesus first- to give Him my life- and my heart- my hurts and my dreams. . . she invested a lot into me and I am who I am today because of her!

Yes yes- I love her dearly! We were updating each other and talking about absolutely everything- b/c that's what we do. . . and when I explained to her about hanging out where I'm at and holding out for God's best for me (maybe Mercy Ministries. . . maybe something different...) she quoted part of James <1:4>

So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. (MSG)

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NKJV)

So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. (NIV)

How can I not love that? And cling on to it? God is good