Reorienting Your Life In Trials | Guided Prayers

Today, we're going to read a passage of scripture that feels very countercultural, combining the concepts of joy and trials.

Listen to what James 1, 2 through 4 says.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Let the perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

As we consider these words, notice the end result that James points out.

You will not lack anything.

True joy is found when we understand the gifts that God gives us.

Out of his abundance, he gives us deeper gifts the world simply cannot offer.

Let's spend time in prayer as we reorient our perspective around trials in life.

Take a moment to thank God that He is at work even in your trials.

Is there a trial you have only viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity for growth?

Talk to God about that right now.

Amen.