Be Joyful in the Trials - Daily Devotional

Inspire Within Daily Devotional • December 14, 2020

Inspire Within Daily Devotional

Daily Scripture

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
 James 1:2-4, NIV

Daily Encouragement

To be mature and complete we must experience various trials. Our true character is shown when we are under pressure. Experiences are life lessons and can test our faith. As the scripture says, “the testing of your faith develops perseverance”. The KJV version uses the word ‘steadfastness’ in the place of perseverance. Steadfastness can be defined as the quality of being determinedly or obediently firm and unwavering. 


Look at your trials and struggles as an opportunity to grow firm and unwavering in your faith, instead of complaining about them or allowing them to waver your faith. Paul said to consider it joy when you have trials of various kinds, because through them you develop perseverance. God wants you to be “mature and complete, not lacking anything”. He promises to be with you in the hard times and He will never leave you to fight alone. 

Daily Reflection

If you have a trial that is hard to persevere through, remember that God is with you to give you the strength and endurance. God works all things out for good to those who love Him. Ask God to help you through your trials so that you may be mature and complete in Him. 

Daily Quote

"Look at your trials and struggles as an opportunity to grow firm and unwavering in your faith, instead of complaining about them or allowing them to waver your faith."

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