
Persevering Through Trials
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.—James 1:2 (NIV)
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.—1 John 2:17 (NIV)
Make your time with God count. Don’t miss the deep meanings and direct messages from God that are in His Word by rushing through Scripture. Instead, slow your pace. Stop and take a moment when something touches your heart. Let it sink in and become part of you.
Dear Lord, Your Word is a gift to savor, to fully experience so that it can do its work in me—transform my spirit.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.—James 1:2 (NIV)

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.—Philippians 4:11 (NIV)

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation.—1 Peter 2:2 (ESV)