Don't Give Up!

GUEST BLOGGER: Patrick Ringrose

James 1:2-5 “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. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Pure joy. Really, James?!?

In the eye of the storm, it’s hard to feel anything like joy. This is where the aspect of work really comes into the walk of faith. It takes effort; consistent, determined effort. America doesn’t have an obesity problem because gyms and exercise aren’t working; it’s because people don’t work at their own health.

Same with faith – a nun at the junior high school I attended had a sign on her wall that read, ‘If you feel distant from God, guess who moved? ’

Working at faith now builds our perseverance and moves us closer to the heart of Jesus.

How hard are you working today in regards to your faith?