This is the first place things are not going Jacob's way. I'm pleased, however, that he showed perseverance it earning Rachel. Interesting that the hard times, a struggle for what he wanted is a big part of his character development. Took me awhile, but I figured out that was part of my situation, too. I think it may be part of the development of all strong people. The "how much do you want it" drives you crazy or is part of the mellowing process.

SER commented that she saw Jesus pretty clinical in a passage. Made me think. In this passage, I appreciate that he didn't get distracted from healing the little girl, but he healed the bleeding woman along the way.

"they laughed at Him." I want to get to the confidence in who I am and where I'm supposed to be that the opinions of others don't affect me. Oh, in the stickiest subject, I think I am. I'm still here. Okay, that's good to see. Maybe I'm stronger than I give myself credit for being.

Ouch. Then I read on "according to your faith let it be done to you." Okay, so I'm pretty sure this is where I'm still supposed to be, but it still hurts a lot. Is my mental health according to my faith?

Prov
Whether or not these life situations are discipline, I'm declaring that good and learning and Alice-mellowing will come out of them all.