"On Earth, as it is in Heaven"
-We are not all born children of God, we must all be reborn-
"Run with perserverance. It's not a sprint-it's a daily race."
--> Everything that's put in front of us is specific & purposeful<--
Take pride in your humbleness
-James: 1:9-11 (you will wither with the flowers)
{If you're not wise, your trials will find you in the turmoil}
---Book of James is a letter, talking on the circle of trials, riches, and wisdom---
If you don't always have the end game in mind, you will faulter.
Trials hurt, and we can't get out alone. If it didn't hurt, and we didn't need help, it wouldn't be a trial.
Wisdom helps us understand the trial, and helps us accept and find joy within the trial
Wisdom: found in the gospel, applied by the spirit
Luke 6:20-23
Poor, hungry, and ostracized. Leap for joy, your reward lies within Heaven. Don't worry about today. He has taken care of you.
Suffer WITH him; so you can be glorified with Him.
Suffering is a natural part of your relationship with God.
The sufferings on Earth, not worthy to be compared to the Glory that is to be revealed to us.
Suffer so that you can fall deeper in love.
Even the rich man dies, so what matter in the end?
Glory in your humiliation
God says "you fool! This VERY night you soul is required of you;..."
Being a believer & being rich is ok. Just don't forget who owns your money.
When you pursue -things- your relationship with God suffers.
Enter suffering (pursue suffering) because with suffering comes closeness to God.
Getting rid of distractions is suffering.
When comforting the suffering. when they don't want to be reminded "this isn't permanent"...just sit and suffer with them.
(The counselors of Job sat 7 days)
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