This is Hard: Facing Extreme Trials
This. Is. Hard. Is that how you feel right now? Most of us are in a trial, headed towards one, or coming out of one. And some trials are extremely hard. How do we face those as Christians? Join us as we study James 1 and learn how to face our biggest challenges.
How to Feel About Your Trial
James 1: 1-4
#1. Embrace your trial
James 1: 2
James 1: 9-11
II Corinthians 12: 8-10
#2. Have confidence in your trial
James 1: 3-4
If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ, you will never, ever be God-forsaken.
3 Bible promises about trials:
- You have hope for the future
Romans 8: 37
Revelation 21: 4
- You have hope for the present
Hebrews 13: 5b
Psalm 23: 4
Psalm 27: 13
- God’s best for you includes some trials
I Peter 5: 10
Romans 8: 28
II Corinthians 4: 17
Romans 5: 3-4