Consider it all joy

Consider it all joy

“Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.   And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1: 2 – 4)

Show me O Lord, how the negative circumstances of my life are part of your  loving providence for me.

Through the negative circumstances of my life, God is training me.  Training me for what?
Training me to be a patient man.
Training me to have a mature faith.
Training me in obedience.
Training me to be merciful.
Training me to be complete and prepared for the work he has called me.

Thank you Lord.  Train me as you see fit.