Truly. And the more gifts He gives, the more rejoicing in Him. In the Giver. Even while rejoicing to know the gift.
Though always to be directed to Jesus is the greatest gift. And every thing--whether painful or joyous--would and can and does direct to thoughts and dependence upon Jesus all the more, as He continues to draw.
This whole "patience"-thing, though. I asked Him for patience and for wisdom, when I was a child. He's been answering. And...I'm still so lacking in each. Though particularly as regards interactions and finances. Total fail on those fronts. Well, not total fail. But just above total. Like a functioning alcoholic's type of non-fail (which used to be the case, too, until the Lord delivered--except it were personally relevant, I wouldn't use the example).
But anyway. He'll help. In His time. As by His will.
Back to rejoicing.
I love that those things which He gives which are truly joyful are unto gratitude, now, as knowing He's the giver. So, it's not a matter of receiving and then being transfixed by the gift, though exceeding every expectation, beyond every hope conceivable. Still, rejoicing to receive, rejoicing in the Lord.
Unto whatever end.
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