Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature & complete, not lacking anything.  (James 1:2-4). James assumes that we will have trials & that it is possible to profit from them. The point is not to pretend to be happy when we face pain, but to have a positive outlook, to consider it pure joy, because of what trials can produce in our lives. James tells us to TURN our hardships into times of LEARNING. Tough times can teach us, perseverance. We can't really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure.  It is easy to be kind to others when everything is going on well, but can we still be kind when others are treating us unfairly.? God wants to make us mature & complete, not to keep us from all pain. Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunities for growth. God will not leave you alone with your problems; He will stay close & help you to grow. Thank you Jesus. Good morning Holy Spirit. Prayer: Father, I thank you for promising to be with us in tough times. I pray that You will help us by Your Spirit to solve our problems. Give us the strength to endure the tough times. Help us to be patient. Assign your angels to guard us & to minister to our needs. In Jesus mighty name we pray & believe, Amen. Grace & peace be with you.

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