James: James 1: 9-12

 James: James 1: 9-12 by ric gustafson

Stressful trials can be profitable to a believer. In trials, we all have the same need. Rich or poor, we all need help in trials. Blessed is the person who endures stressful trials. Why?.  Because after the trial we will receive the crown of life. What is this crown?. This is a special crown given to those who suffer and endure through stressful trials. They will win in the end. We are promised this crown in Revelation 2:10.

Yes we will endure stress and painful trials. James says we should count them as joy. The outcome will be for our good and God's glory. We will win in the end. Praise God's name.

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James: James 1: 3-8

 James: James 1: 3-8 by ric gustafson

James tells us that we can actually benefit from stress. The process of stress can test our faith. James tells us that our trials can refine us. In our Chrisian journey, our goal is spiritual maturity. There is a difference between wisdom and knowledge. We need to ask Jesus for the spirit of wisdom. 

Sometimes wisdom lacks. There are broken lives and broken families. Our world is violent and dark. James stresses that if any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. Wisdom is a gift from God, Jesus cares about us. He says call on me. I will take care of all of your trials. Praise God's name.

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James: James 1: 2-4

 James: James 1: 2-4 by ric gustafson

James tells us to count it all joy when we face trials. James says to counter stress with joy. We cannot avoid stress. It is a part of life. To handle stress we need to be in the will of God. We need to trust the Lord. James says look beyond your stress and trial. James is talking to us the brethren. We share the same values and beliefs. 

In each stressful trial we can grow in the likeness of Jesus. God wants his Son to flow through us. The trials of this life are temporary. Give them to Jesus. He will take care of them. Praise God's name.

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James: James 1:2

 James: James 1:2 by ric gustafson

Stress when we have trials can be problematic. Stress can become one of our worst enemies. It has ruined relationships and lives. Stress hurts our health and our happiness. James stresses that trials can be joy. We react to trials in different ways. There are different trials and different reactions to them. 

So how do we deal with stress and trials?.  We can get plenty of sleep and eat properly. Jesus says bring your trials to me. He will take care of them for us. Praise God's name.

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David 2022 page 8

 David 2022 page 8 by ric gustafson

King Saul began to slowly walk toward the entrance to the cave.

" My lord the king".

Saul recognized the voice. He turned.

" Look, I cut off a piece of your mantle".

Saul picked up the corner of his mantle.

" My men want me to kill you".

Saul glanced around the pitch dark cave.

" But I will not do it".

Saul sighed. " May the Lord reward you for the way you have treated me today".

" May there be peace between us". David watched Saul leave.

David knew that would never happen.

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James: James 1:1-2

 James: James 1: 1-2 by ric gustafson

James is telling us to count it as joy when we fall into trials in life. Stress happens we cannot avoid it. Stress can be good for us. Stress can motivate us to make changes in our life. Stress can also hurt us in different ways. It can affect us physically and spiritually. Stress can lead to depression. High stress levels can lead to heart disease and ulcers.

The apostle Paul says be anxious for nothing. James says we should count it joy when we face trials. Jesus knows that trials will come our way. As believers of Jesus, we will face two types of trials. The first is the trial of correction. When we get out of God's Will for our life, a trial of correction will come. When we are in God's Will, a trial of perfection will come. Trials will come. Jesus says give them to me.

Praise God's name.

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David 2022 page 7

 David 2022 page 7 by ric gustafson

Abigail knelt with her face to the ground. " My lord".

David stared at her.

" Please let your servant speak to you".

David helped her up. 

She pointed to some sheep. " My lord accept this gift for your men".

" Thank you".

" Do you know my head sheep herder Obed?".

David nodded. " Obed's a good man".

" Please remember your servant".

" You are kind and wise". David smiled. " I praise God for sending you".

Abigail smiled. 

" Your gift speaks to the stomach". David grinned. " I accept with gratitude".

Two months later, Abigail became David's wife.

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