When James wrote his letter, he told people to “consider it joy - TopicsExpress



          

When James wrote his letter, he told people to “consider it joy when they face trials.” This is so contrary to our natural response. Joy? How can you consider it joy when you are robbed, raped, lied to, fired, are having marriage difficulties or friendship problems? James is not saying to pretend to be happy about a painful situation, but simply to have a positive outlook and know you can learn from it and not let it drag you down. The only thing we have control over in this life is how we choose to respond. And how you choose to respond, especially under pressure, shows the depth of your character. Instead of complaining about your struggles or blaming your trials for the bad choices you make, look at them as opportunities to grow, not opportunities to assign blame for your misfortune.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:28:19 +0000

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