What wisdom can be found in the trials of life? In today's episode I share with you how you can embrace these trials instead of avoid them because the purpose of life is not about avoiding challenges. God has given you a specific assignment, and your life purpose is found in using the wisdom He gave you through His word to succeed in that assignment.
James 1:2-4 says, "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."
The Greek word consider is an accounting term to count - assign a value to something. This verse is telling us that there is wisdom in assigning a positive value to your trials because they produce perseverance that allows you to lack nothing. These tests and trials set you up to succeed in your life purpose. They allow you to pursue the assignment, your purpose of life, in a way that lacks nothing.
Life coaching can help you see the gift that can be found in pain and trials. Garner wisdom from this episode to embrace your trials and make progress in your life purpose.
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