I develop perseverance.
And I can't develop perseverance without
Enduring hardships of many kinds;
Which means I should view the testing of my
Faith not as an obstacle to growth but
As a pathway to maturity.
And further, James instructs me to
Consider my trials, no matter how severe, as
Pure joy.
Wow!
What an order!
I'm not sure, now, that I really want to
Grow up.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face
trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of
your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must
finish its work so that you may be mature and complete,
not lacking anything." James 1:2-4