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A Gift of Joy

By Wanda

Joy

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3 (NKJV)

Consider 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. James 1:2-3 (The Message)

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  1. Cynthia says

    24 March, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Trying to count it all joy! Thank you and blessings!
    Cynthia recently posted..Bookmark Religious Christian Bookmarks For God So Loved the World…Gorgeous Handmade Hand Stamped Bookmark by PrayerNotesMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      24 March, 2013 at 10:47 pm

      I’m trying too; I’ve been in a bit of whirlwind emotionally this weekend.

  2. sistertosister53 says

    24 March, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    AMEN!! HAVE A BLESS SUNDAY WANDA…AGAPE! 🙂

    • Wanda says

      24 March, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Hi Sister Betty. Always good to see you stop by.

  3. Barbie says

    24 March, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Not always easy, but I am learning to find joy in all things!
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    • Wanda says

      24 March, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Trust me I needed the scripture reminder for myself today.

  4. Denise says

    25 March, 2013 at 4:40 am

    It definitely is a wonderful gift Wanda, and this verse is such a good reminder that we can’t let our circumstances or others dictate our joy…or take it away from us! 🙂

    I hope your week is joy-filled my friend!
    Denise
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    • Wanda says

      25 March, 2013 at 7:56 am

      Wishing you a joy-filled week as well Denise!

  5. Elizabeth West says

    25 March, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I am as patient as I’m ever gonna be….

    I’m just so tired of being alone. Can I go Home now?

    • Wanda says

      25 March, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      LOL…Elizabeth I do understand my dear 🙂

  6. LaVonne says

    25 March, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Wanda, this is one of my favorite verses. It reminds me that how I think, how I consider a situation, matters to how I go through the process. Trials are by no means pleasant, but we can have joy in the knowledge that we are being strengthened. Even through tears, we can have joy in the knowledge that our faith is working mightily.
    LaVonne recently posted..Lent 2013: Holy Heart; The WildernessMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      25 March, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      Joy certainly doesn’t mean there is an absence of tears but verses like this helps to remind me that through trials come greater endurance.

  7. Brianna says

    25 March, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Wonderful reminder of the truth!
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    • Wanda says

      25 March, 2013 at 8:02 pm

      I’m desperately clinging to this truth this week!

  8. Shannon says

    25 March, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    I love this verse Wanda. It always speaks to me! God is good, All the time…Praise Him in the good times and Praise Him in the bad times!
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    • Wanda says

      26 March, 2013 at 7:08 am

      Yes, despite our circumstances, God remains faithful and good!

  9. Sharon says

    25 March, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    A difficult message – a good message, though. Patience is a tough virtue to pursue, because we have to be *thwarted* to have it develop!!

    Trying to “count it all joy” – because in some way I am also sharing in the sufferings of Christ. And that is worth it!

    GOD BLESS!
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    • Wanda says

      26 March, 2013 at 7:08 am

      Embracing patience and joy during rough times isn’t easy and doesn’t always “feel” like the right thing to do but this reminds me it is possible.

  10. Michell says

    28 March, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Amen Wanda! Love this verse…the wine can’t come until the grape has been pressed and the oil can’t come until the olive has been pressed! Thanks so much for the reminder my friend! Thanks for dropping by and linking up…have a blessed weekend! 🙂
    Michell recently posted..Doing YOU WELL Wednesday #10My Profile

    • Wanda says

      28 March, 2013 at 10:31 pm

      Oh yes the pressing doesn’t feel good but it produces power! Hope you & your family enjoy a Happy Resurrection weekend!

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