If you are walking through a time of refining or testing, don't lose heart.

 Do your best not to complain, gripe, gossip, or lose hope. 

Don't camp here, don't make big decisions here; 

and don't make empty promises here.

 You won't do it all perfectly and God doesn't expect you to. 

His mercies cover our imperfections. 

Even so, to triumph amidst our trials is to humble ourselves like Job did; 

honor God like Joseph did; and speak the Word like Jesus did in the wilderness! 

In due time, He WILL lift us up and bless us before a watching world. 

How we handle this test will determine how we fare once this season has passed.

 Trust in the Lord, He is with you and He will restore you! 

~"He brought me out into a spacious place. He rescued me because He delighted in me" (Psalm 18:19).