James 1:2-3

James 1:2-3

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Thoughts on this verse...

"Hang in there!" There are few traits more important than perseverance. Most important accomplishments in life happen because of perseverance. Most "luck" occurs when we've persevered long enough for the "magical moment" to come along -- in other words, I don't believe in luck. Edison said it best: life's greatest feats, the world's greatest discoveries, his own most fantastic inventions are "1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." "Hang in there!" and see the glory of God come through in you, not because of luck, but because of God's grace, love, and Providence!

Quotes

Death may be the King of terrors... but Jesus is the King of kings! - Dwight Moody

Faith makes all things possible... love makes all things easy. - Dwight Moody

Give me a man who says this one thing I do, and not those fifty things I dabble in. - Dwight Moody

Inspirational Prayer Quotes

"God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it." -- John Wesley

"Most men pray for power, the strength to do things. Few people pray for love, the quality to be someone." -- Robert Foster

"Prayer requires more of the heart than the tongue." -- Adam Clarke

Jesus Christ

~ Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit to Us

John 15:26

“When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.

Righteousness

Deuteronomy 16:20

Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 24:13  

Return his cloak to him by sunset so that he may sleep in it. Then he will thank you, and it will be regarded as a righteous act in the sight of the LORD your God.