Guess what?! GOD USES THE GRIT!

How does a Rock Tumbler work?

You start with rough stones, add grit, and a bit of moisture.  Then you tumble... over... and over... and over... and over, for a month or more.  

We've been on the road a month!  We've seen so many amazing things in just that time!  We took awhile to unwind, to get sick, to get better, and we've hit our stride somewhat, but now, it seems we are in a bit of a 33 foot Rock Tumbler right now.  The "grit" for me is sleeplessness, mostly and laundry, (clothing IS a result of the Fall, you know!) and the lack of an established schedule.  (I can fix that!)

There is other "grit" for various ones of us, but I'll just share my own grit. 

Guess what?! GOD USES THE GRIT! 

I've been living in Romans 15 for the past few weeks. The words "Encouragement and Endurance" appear over and over. 

Romans 15:1-2, 5 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.  Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. (5)May the God who gives ENCOURAGEMENT AND ENDURANCE give you a spirit of UNITY among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mind you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our goal and desire in our family is to glorify the Lord and LOVE each other.  While the rough edges are being slowly worn away and the grit of life rubs us "wrong" over and over and over again.  It can all be for His glory as we surrender to him asking Him to show us our own sin and bring us to repentance and holiness.  

*credit to my husband for the rock tumbler analogy!