Day 20 Devotional
Living with Joy
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
Reflection
James encourages us to count it all joy when trials come, knowing that testing produces steadfast faith. God uses difficulties to mature us and make us complete, lacking nothing. Joy is possible because we trust that every trial serves a redemptive purpose.
Application
What current trial can you view through the lens of God's refining work rather than mere hardship?