James 1: 2-3
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
What Of Today’s Verse…
“Hang in there!” There are few traits more important than perseverance. Most important accomplishments in life happen because of perseverance. Most luck occurs when we’ve persevered long enough for the “magical moment” to come along. Edison said it best, life’s greatest feats, the world’s greatest discoveries; his own most fantastic inventions were “1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” “Hang in there!” and see the glory of God come through in you!
Let Us Pray:
Unchangeable and Unshakeable God, through the friends you have sent into my life and by the power of your gift, the Holy Spirit, help me to stand up under trial and prove my character true with perseverance when under fire. Give my faith courage and endurance so that my life shows forth your enduring strength. Through him who remained faithful unto death, I pray. Amen.
Words Of Wisdom
There is a reason…
There is something that will get you out of bed in the morning. There is something that will give you the strength to keep on going past the many obstacles which stand in your way. It could be something you want to accomplish, something you want to have, the person you want to become, something you need to experience. It could be your family, your spiritual faith, your desire to be the best in your field, your fascination with a particular subject.
It could be many things, and it is different for everyone. Yet one thing is certain. There is something, some reason within you, that will drive you, that will give energy to your efforts, that will motivate you to do whatever is necessary for its fulfillment. It will compel you to learn, to grow, to be effective, to be disciplined and focused, to become the best that you can possibly be.
There is a reason behind all you do. Find it, understand it, constantly keep it in mind, and it will bring the power of purpose to your efforts.
If you cling to an idea as the inalterable truth, then when the truth does come in person and knock at your door, you will not be able to open the door and accept it.
