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
The verses above
are a challenge to me. The testing of our faith through trials and suffering?
The perseverance through times of suffering often seems utterly impossible. The
tears flow, the anxiety appears time and time again. We fret and fume. We ache
for relief. We pray for a miracle. We pray for peace. We long for comfort and
hope. And somehow, we persevere. Some days are easier than others, as we place
one unsteady foot in front of the other. The wisdom of God grows slowly but
surely as we face our trials head on and persevere through the wait.
God listens as we
cry out to Him. The verses challenge us to place our focus on Jesus. To trust
Him and believe we will get through this. There will be a purpose and a plan
and He WILL work this for good and for His glory. Place your faith in Him and offer
it all into His mighty hands, the hands that hold the whole world as He
continues to fight our battles and bring us to victory.
Father,
Please give comfort to those suffering right now. Surround
them with a hedge of protection and give them comfort and hope in You. Fill us
with that deep spiritual joy that only comes from Jesus.
Amen
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