***Let’s Pray: God I ask in Jesus’ name that what ever I go through in this life, whatever You allow to come my way (blessings, tests, trials, sicknesses, challenges, and troubles) that I don’t waste the experiences. Don’t let me stress out or get overwhelm with life. But help me to keep my focus on You and grow (become a smarter, wiser, positive Christian) from what ever I have to go through. Let me become a better Christian and not a bitter negative Christian. Show me how to count it all joy knowing that these experiences are opportunities for You to prove Your faithfulness to me. Help me not waste these experiences so that I may grow and mature in my faith, my relationship with You, and Your Word. Let these tests and challenges develop me into a Child of God that walks in faith and wisdom. And all that I have asked You God to do for me in this prayer, please do the same for all my Christian family, Christian friends, the writer of this prayer, and the Christian one who sent this prayer to me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
James 1:2-4 says in the Message Bible: 2-4Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
Count It All Joy,
Encourager Linda Flagg, LM, CS
Christian Life Coach & Youth Minister