Romans 5:1-5 // 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
- Restless - it isn’t more sleep that I need… its more rest
- Purposeless - it isn’t more work but valued work you need
- Hopeless - it isn’t happier now but a hope that things can get better
The Ingredients:
1. Select Suffering
Romans 1:3 // Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings
Romans 8:28 // And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
2. Mix with Perseverance
Romans 1:3 // because we know that suffering produces perseverance
3. Complete your Character
Romans 5:4 // perseverance, character
Romans 5:3-5 // 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
