James 1:2 (NIV)
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
When I read this I think about how easy it is to give in or give up. When we go through a trial it is almost instinctive to complain, be negative & reconsider doing the right thing. But when we stand strong in our strength in Jesus & we push further and forward for what we know will make our Father happy despite our flesh; He sees it is not an easy task & hat we have to trust on His Word, His promises, His grace, mercy, strength & hold on to our faith in Him bc like the end of the verse says God has promised to those who love him.
As cliche as it sounds the phrase "no pain no gain" is so true in all cases but especially this one. If we don't go through hardship/pain/trial/tribulation/etc. we ourselves cannot see how strong our faith is and/or how we handle stress/pressure spiritually. hypothetically i see us when in trials as a sword in a fire, the fire makes it stronger and if it can survive/withstand the fire then its good sword for the fight, etc.
When I read this I think about how easy it is to give in or give up. When we go through a trial it is almost instinctive to complain, be negative & reconsider doing the right thing. But when we stand strong in our strength in Jesus & we push further and forward for what we know will make our Father happy despite our flesh; He sees it is not an easy task & hat we have to trust on His Word, His promises, His grace, mercy, strength & hold on to our faith in Him bc like the end of the verse says God has promised to those who love him.
As cliche as it sounds the phrase "no pain no gain" is so true in all cases but especially this one. If we don't go through hardship/pain/trial/tribulation/etc. we ourselves cannot see how strong our faith is and/or how we handle stress/pressure spiritually. hypothetically i see us when in trials as a sword in a fire, the fire makes it stronger and if it can survive/withstand the fire then its good sword for the fight, etc.
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