"...count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." James 1:2
Trials and difficulties in life are challenges, none of us can escape. As believers we are taught, encouraged and exhorted to count these times too, as opportunities to rejoice in God. We are reminded that these things take place and are allowed in our lives, to build us up, strengthen our faith and makes us better people and disciples of Jesus. It is a truthful observation that most of our valuable and healthy growth happens in the 'hard' times of life when, due to adverse conditions and setbacks, we become less capable in ourselves and our own means, and more reliant on Jesus, His strength, wisdom and provision. In this context then it is only an appropriate response as Christ's followers, that we should rejoice at yet another occasion for personal improvement!
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