You've read it.
"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
What? Consider it all joy when facing trials?
I'm unqualified to write about trials. Most of my challenges have resulted from my own mistakes, and they've been minuscule compared to what many have endured. But I've watched some friends and family experience the most horrific of trials, and I can attest that joy is not the first descriptor that comes to mind.
Maybe I have a distorted view of joy.
Maybe I have a limited view of eternity and our purpose in this life.
A guy once said that 'the creator would rather make me holy than make me happy'.
Still...joy?
James is way bold.
- Rachel
your writings on the word are so relatable and accessible :) i love this post!
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