If you’re in a season of suffering, you may feel like your joy is being depleted. Take heart. What if you can carry both joy and pain?
“Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance…so you may be mature and complete.” James 1:2-4
What if the difficult season that you’re in right now is producing something good? God wastes nothing. He uses it all for purposes we may not fully understand yet.
There is a sturdiness to the kind of joy that has been tempered by struggle. It is consistent and durable. It is rooted in a trustworthy God.
So, cling to Him during this difficult time. And embrace the pure joy that He offers. It will help you persevere and grow to be more like Jesus. What a hard-fought joy! – Sandi
