James 1:2-4 (NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
The leader of a meeting I was in this afternoon asked those present what challenges they might face in the coming week when it came to managing their health and fitness program. She then said that challenges usually present opportunities if you look closely enough. One man was in Chicago last week and the trip interrupted his normal routine. However, he found a beautiful in-town nature preserve and had even more enjoyable walks than he’d been having around his neighborhood. When faced with adversity we can be a whiner or a winner. It mostly depends upon our attitude. Ask God to show you the opportunity in the opposition.
Heavenly Father, life does bring us challenges and adversity. Open our eyes to the hidden blessings you have placed within them. Help us put our hope and trust in your care. Amen.
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