But the result of persevering under trials is a mature character and faith. This is motivating. All Christians want the fruit of maturity; godly character and faith. The great exhortation of Scripture, related to trials, is to endure them. When we fail to persevere, it is often because we have not recognized that we are actually in a trial.
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Not the other way around. Going through any trial of life can be a joyous experience for a Christian if perspective is right. Allowing trials to humble and remind us not to rely on our own strength but depend wholly on the grace of God is a good response to suffering 2 Corinthians Remember, the Lord allows trials in our lives to wean us from trusting in and pursuing worldly things as well as to remind us this world is not our home. If our suffering is because of our own sin, we must repent of the sin and ask God to be merciful.
He may choose to withhold the consequences of our sin. When people who are suffering ask why they may not be looking for an explanation as much as comfort and empathy. Show them the love and compassion of Christ. Skip to main content. Where to Go From Here Recognize and accept trials and suffering as facts of life.
Back to Top. Get Devotional Emails. James God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Galatians Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Hebrews So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hosea my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Proverbs Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way! Psalm The Lord guards you.
The Lord is the shade that protects you from the sun. The sun cannot hurt you during the day, and the moon cannot hurt you at night. The Lord will protect you from all dangers; he will guard your life. The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm But the Lord rules forever. He sits on his throne to judge, and he will judge the world in fairness; he will decide what is fair for the nations.
The Lord defends those who suffer; he defends them in times of trouble. Those who know the Lord trust him, because he will not leave those who come to him. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
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