A friend was telling me about the sermon her pastor preached yesterday. It was called, "Enduring to Mature." In Romans 5:3-4, Paul wrote about the beautiful progression that comes when we glory in tribulations. In growing through trials we are able to persevere; in persevering we build character; and building a strong character produces hope.
He asked this question, "Are you a candle or a brush fire?" When the strong winds of trial come against you do they blow out your candle and cause you to plunge into the darkness and give up? Or do they fan the flames and cause you to burn bigger and brighter than ever?
It's our choice . . . . choose to believe James 1:2-3
Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
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