Day 16

Read James 1:2-4

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.


1. Is it difficult for you to be joyful in difficult times?

2. Is perseverance important in Christianity? Why?

3. What does mature and complete mean?

4. Has God ever helped you through a difficult time? How?

5. Has God ever used you to help someone through a difficult time?

6. Do you find it easier or harder to find God in the midst of a difficult time?

7. Journal any thoughts you may have.