Ezekiel 35:1-36:38
James 1:1-18
Psalm 116:1-19
Proverbs 27:23-27
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Google defines perseverance as: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. James reminds us that we will experience trials of many kinds throughout our lives. He also explains what is promised to us when we persevere and walk right with Christ during those challenging times - the crown of life.
When difficult situations arise, you may naturally begin to fall into a negative mindset, losing your patience, replacing compassion and kindness with bitterness and resentment, and allowing your feelings to control your reactions. However difficult your trials may be, they do not have the power to defeat you when God is your stronghold. Instead, try to view these trials as opportunities to grow in your faith and grow as an individual. God allows us to experience these difficulties for a purpose that we may never understand, but we do know that throughout our many trials in life, we can gain experience, knowledge, wisdom, character and a closer relationship with God. This is something we can find joy in.
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