My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2-4 KJV
Aah…patience. Do you have all you need, dear reader? I don’t have to think about this one. I require more patience. Who doesn’t?
Gaining patience is hard work. It takes…well, patience! 😉
One of the secrets to having patience is understanding the reason behind the test. When we realize there is a point to it all, we are free to focus on Jesus and not our circumstances.
Action
When various troubles and trials come our way.
Reaction
Count it a joy. Not because we enjoy pain, but because there is a lesson to be learned. We will reap the benefits of the test!
Reason
The trying of our faith worketh patience. Patience has a purpose. Without patience, we aren’t complete.
Purpose
Experience produces maturity. How can we mature if we never face hardship?
This month’s theme is patience through trials. How do you view the different storms in your life?