
Persevering Through Trials
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.—James 1:2 (NIV)
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”—Acts 16:31 (NIV)
Every day, we trust and have faith in things we cannot see. Our very beliefs determine the world we choose to live in. As Dr. Norman Vincent Peale famously said, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” What are you thinking about?
Almighty God, You have given us the freedom to choose our outlook. Help me choose wisely.

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)