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Describe a couple of ways that your ideas and feelings about the trials and tests you experience changed as a result of this lesson.
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As a result of this lesson,James 1:2-4 is clearer to me. The “joy” part while going through something was hard for me to understand. I didn’t understand that trails and tests were God’s response to my desire to be more “Christ-like.” I understand now, and except that unfavorable circumstances are “nothing to compare” to the final results!
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I can relate having felt the same when trials have come my way. As a matter of fact, I’m in a major trial now, ovarian cancer stage 4b, having completed my last chemo therapy six months ago. Every now and then I question God why did this happen seeing I was in excellent health and with the genetics testing showing no genetic link. Talk about a life changer! Just from completing session one I have a better understanding why we go through trials and that God is with us 24/7 working all things out for good according to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. This website and courses are a God send to help me better understand Him and His ways and how eventually I can help others who are struggling with questions.
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I have often walked through trials full of anxiety, fear, and frustration. I’ve had the mentality that if I do everything “right” and I love the Lord, then I shouldn’t have to endure such hardships. However, God never promised that we wouldn’t have to go through things. In fact, John 16:33 actually tells us that we will have trouble, but to take heart because Jesus has overcome the world! We are already victorious over whatever comes our way, because we choose to walk with Him. So, when those tests come, I will be reminded that Jesus is in my corner; though the process may be hard, He will give me what I need to manage each day. So, I will walk in each day praising Him, allowing His joy to fill me up and overflow.