Trial… That’s a word most of us would like to avoid. Trials aren’t fun, yet look what James advises: count it all joy. If you stopped there, you’d think James needed to have his head examined. But when you read on, you understand. When we face trials, we have an opportunity to lean into Jesus’ strength. When we lean into His strength, our faith is bolstered. The greater our faith, the greater our patience in times of trial. So the next time hardship strikes, ask Jesus for the strength to endure, and choose to focus on what you will gain: a deeper faith and greater patience. Those are both desirable traits.
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