Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
----James 1:2-3 (New International Version Bible)
Dearest Abba, Father, You are sovereign over everything and You are exalted above all. I praise You and honor You because You are just and righteous. You are awesome and wonderful are Your works. Your grace, O Father, is poured out on me abundantly along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Life is beautiful despite the deluge of issues buffeting against it, because You, in Your great wisdom, control the rudder of my life. I am blessed because my God is You and I am chosen as Your inheritance. No evil can harm me because I belong to You. I confess that the trials in my life are hard. However, they make me cling to You more and give me another opportunity to grow in You. Abba, living a life depending on You is truly exciting for You are faithful even when life is uncertain. Help me to seek You at all times. I ask for Your physical provision and spiritual nourishment to get me through every day. Help me see that no matter how big or small, You are in control of all situations. Out of Your fullness, O Father God, give me grace upon grace to persevere in the face of all trials. In Jesus's name, I pray. Amen.
