James 1:2-5

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We can either look at trials with

or we can look at them with

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.

Trials can be an occasion for joy when we see them as

, rather than

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.

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God wants us to be able to

the race.

Faith is built up during the

times rather than the

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times.

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God wants our

to be perfected through trials.

The process begins with us asking God for

.

Journey Group Discussion Questions:
Why does James say that we should consider it joy to experience trials, and what does it take to develop this perspective?

How do good times and bad times shape our faith differently? What about experiencing bad times enables us to persevere and finish the race?

What trials are you currently experiencing? How is God using them to perfect your faith?