"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of the your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault and it will be given to you. But when you ask you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Those who doubt should not think they will receive anything from the Lord; they are double-minded and unstable in all they do. Believers in humble circumstances outght to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation - since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with schorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him"
James 1: 2-12
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I love that verse. Such a good reminder that God places trials in our life for a reason..to build our character, mature us, and bring us closer to the Lord. And what a comfort that if we stand firm in Him we will be rewarded by our heavenly father! Love ya lots!
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