Perseverance......

James 1:2-3 Count it all joy brethren when ye fall into manifold temptations, knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.

Last night at church we read James1:1-27 and were reminded that we all are called into trials and tribulations but that these testings are molding us and making us ready to receive the crown of life. God tells us that we should count it joy because in our testings we are proving our faith and learning patience. You may not be going through anything at this very moment but in order to produce fruit and patience we must go through trials. It is just a matter of time before we are called to pass through the valley where there is no light. But do not fear because God is always with you and He is always by your side. All you have to do is in faith reach out to Him. I encourage all of you this day to reach out to God and lean fully on Him. May He bless you this day.