James_1-3: Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience

“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.”
James 1:2-4 (MSG)
When tests and challenges come your way, consider it a gift! Instead of praying for God to remove tests, consider allowing the tests to develop you. Learn the necessary lessons so the next time a challenge shows up, you are even better prepared and equipped to handle it. Know that God is with you and inside of you. With Him, you can withstand the weight of any pressure situation.

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