Trials Come to Test our Faith

James 1:2-8

"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 and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does."

Given the economic circumstances we all face trials today some greater than others. God tells us to consider it "pure joy" because it stretches us and we develop perseverance and a reliance on our creator. It's easy to say when you are not going through a trial yourself to persevere. It's in times like these God will reveal His perfect will in our lives. I have seen it in my own life and I know His timing is perfect. My prayer is that we grow in our faith. God gave us everything and our lives should be lived to serve Him and only Him! Thank you Lord for sending your son that we might live, face trials, and grow in your word and wisdom.