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<v SPEAKER_00>Today, we're going to read a passage of scripture that feels very countercultural, combining the concepts of joy and trials.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Listen to what James 1, 2 through 4 says.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let the perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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<v SPEAKER_00>As we consider these words, notice the end result that James points out.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You will not lack anything.

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<v SPEAKER_00>True joy is found when we understand the gifts that God gives us.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Out of his abundance, he gives us deeper gifts the world simply cannot offer.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's spend time in prayer as we reorient our perspective around trials in life.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to thank God that He is at work even in your trials.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Is there a trial you have only viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity for growth?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Talk to God about that right now.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.