Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds,because 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 1:2-4, NIV).
It's hard to understand why trials come, but this verse assures us that God is watching and knows what we are facing. He will never allow a circumstance, large or small, that he can't use to increase our faith. If life were just a piece of cake, we wouldn't need a strong faith. If nothing ever went wrong, we would become proud and not need to depend on the Lord. However, he created us to love and enjoy us. He also created us so we could choose to love and enjoy him! Our trials should draw us nearer to him. They should teach us to persevere in our faith, continually seeking him so that we develop greater character and a deeper faith.
Dear Lord,
The trials of this life often catch us off guard. I pray that if this is a time of calm in our life that we are continuing to dig deep in your word and learning your promises. I pray that we are preparing for a day of battle by knowing your truths and resting in your arms so that when trials come, you are easy to find because we are so close to you. You promise to carry us through trials and use them for our good. I am so thankful that you are a God who keeps his promises! Amen
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