It's No Coincidence...

...that I am in this bible study right now. Nor is it random that the chapter we are studying deals head on with persevering faith. Like I told a friend in an email:

I've been alternately frustrated with and grinning about the subject of this week's work in the study, and the week I am having. Why can't I just download the info and forego the struggle? Why is my will in need of such harsh training? I wish I could just make myself get over it and persevere already!!

(Yes, I am aware of the irony of those comments)
;-)