“Be happy, because you can trust God to do what he says. Be patient when you have troubles. Always continue to pray.” (Romans 12:12 EASY)
Gears are wheels with teeth that slot together. When one gear is turned the other one turns as well. Most battery operated clocks with analog displays have visible gears in the back. These interconnected gears control the hands that show time. If any of the gears have built up grime, the mechanism malfunctions. If a clock is not working properly, first check the battery and terminals. Then check to see if the gears need to be cleaned.
Like gears in a clock, trust, hope, and joy are interconnected. When one gear is turned, the others turn as well. Prayer develops confidence in God. This powers the gear of trust. Trust propels hope. Hope leads to joy.
God created us with these wonderfully interconnected parts so that we may have continuous communion with Him. However, there are various forms of grime that can cause these gears to malfunction. Impatience in times of trouble, fretfulness, a lack of perseverance--all can cause the mechanism to slow down. When you notice that your trust, hope, or joy is lagging, first check the connection to your Power Source. Then check to see if there is anything that requires cleansing in your life. Keep all the parts well-maintained. Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times.
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