Trails

When you encounter various trials...

by Taylor Johnson

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 1: 2-3

Studying the Word is crucial to growing in your faith. Thank you for taking that step today! These verses from James have really challenged me. Recently, life has been hitting me hard. Family relationships have been strained, finding myself as beautiful is something that lurks over my head all day, and challenging myself to love others as I am loved by the Lord. James was a bond-servant to Christ. In other words, he chose to follow Christ- not because he was "forced into it." When I am mocked or have trials and life seems rocky, I now find it a blessing in disguise. I know that the Lord will use my trials.

I want to remind you that it did not click over night for me that trials are a blessing, it took time. I encourage you to thank the Lord for your trials knowing that He will reward you for taking advantage of the trials in your life.

Reflection:

Are you honoring the Lord when challenged with trials? Are you thanking Him for the challenges you face, knowing He loves you?

Application Step:

Today, remember that your trials will bring you closer to the Lord. If you have to walk through the fire to get closer to the Lord- do it! The Lord knows what you can handle. Today, praise Him for the trials.

Prayer:

Holy Father, I pray that my heart and mind would come to You humbly, knowing that I am nothing without You. Oh, Father, I pray that today Father God, I would thank you for my trials, I pray I would seek You first when I feel overwhelmed or forgotten. Give me the desire to come to You first before seeking anyone else. Lord, today challenge me to be a bond-servant if I already not one! Father, You are beautiful! May I walk in Your ways today!