I wish there was a way to grow spiritually without challenges and tests. But alas, there is not. Everyday circumstances are the unpredictable laboratory of change. James reminds us:
“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. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (1:2 – 4; cf. Romans 5:1 – 5).
Our tendency is to view circumstances as the enemy, when in fact they are opportunities to experience life with God, to cooperate with him in what he wants to do in these very moments. To be honest, I’ve got a long way to go. But I am increasingly recognizing how God is using everyday circumstances to form me into the image of his Son (cf. Rom. 8:29). How about you?
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