From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”
Sharing necessary tools
Wisdom descends to earth
Faith in Father’s grace-filled touch
Breathing from Heaven’s berth
Trusting Father’s guiding hand
Tomorrow offers light
Each trial brings lasting joy
Seeing mercy’s backlight
Navigating river’s peace
Life’s decisions now wait
While Father prepares hope’s way
Timing perfection’s fate
Filling with Father’s patience
Endurance gathers strength
Faithfulness searches ahead
Keeping doubt at arm’s length
From James 1:5-6: “If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”
What a great poem based on James, Richard. I’ve been doing my own study of James the last month or so. Blessings 🙏
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Going through difficult trials in life doesn’t seem to be a joyful experience but as we look back later we realize that it is trusting in Jesus is the joy we needed. A beautiful poem and a good reminder.
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When faced with trials of any kind, we can count on God’s availability. He never leaves us, even when we think He has. Our faith should grow through adversity and our resilience will be the result. He loves us.
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