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This is Really Hard, yeah!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3

What are some struggles you are facing right now?

None of us like hard times. Generally, we want to get past those hard times as quickly as possible. During those difficult times, we often plead with God to remove the struggle or complain about it.

Have you ever thought about considering those trials to be joyful experiences?

That’s what James says to do.

Why?

It’s because through those struggles we learn to persevere and cling all the more to God. In some ways, it’s like working out. It’s hard and painful during the workout, but the more you work out the stronger you get and the more you are able to endure physical struggles.

Through our trials, we learn more about God and about ourselves. We become stronger in our faith and are able to better endure future struggles and temptation.

So, just like you might thank your trainer after a work-out, we can thank God for training us up through our trials and we can have joy that God cares enough to help us get stronger.

How is God working in your life right now through your struggles?

Heavenly Father,

I don’t usually like trials and I may complain, but I know you work through those trials to strengthen me and cause me to rely on your more. Remind of that during the struggle that I may know the joy of the struggle.

Amen

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

The Other Six

How To Use These Posts

The Other Six is a short, daily devotional blog post. You can use these posts for personal devotions, however, I’m also going to write them in such a way that you could use them for family devotions. I’ll include a Bible verse, questions and/or discussion points, and a closing prayer. I highly encourage you to do these devotions with your family or friends if possible.

Enjoy!