When you meet trials.

James 1:2-8, Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

It’s good to know that trials that we may encounter have a purpose in God’s plans. He gives us this promise that we can ask Him for wisdom and be certain that He will give it to us. We know for sure that in this world we will have trouble, but Jesus has overcome the world! We have His promise that He is with us, even to the end of the age.

We need Your wisdom as we live through the trials that You allow to test our faith to prove our steadfastness!

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