James 1:2

Saturday, February 10, 2018 (6:23 a.m.)

Dearest, Blessed, Holy God,

Thank You! Thank You for changes. Thank You for challenges. Thank You for successes. Thank You for failures. Mm. Yes. Who would have ever thought that I would truly come to thank You for failures?

James 1:2 (New Living Translation) tells us, “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.” Hmm… An opportunity for joy. Nothing but joy.

New Testament for Everyone refers to verses 1-3 as The Challenge of Faith and begins verse 2, “My dear family”. Mm, yes. We ARE family! YOUR family.

Thank You Jesus. Thank You that “when (y)our faith is put to the test, what comes out is patience.” Troubles. Trials. Faith. Patience.