Blueprints – A Study of James Part 2 – Triumphing through Trials

Blueprints – A Study of James

Part 2 – Triumphing through Trials

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James 1:2-12

Four Directives for Turning Trials into Triumphs

1) Adopt a positive, .

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, James 1:2

33 “…In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Outlook determines . Attitude determines .

2 …For the joy set before him he endured the cross, Hebrews 12:2b.

10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10

2) Lean into, not what you , but what you!

3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:3

What do you know that enables you to face trials?

• You know that your faith will be .
• You know that works for you, not against you.

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

7 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17

• You know that trials are designed to help you !

3 …but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4.

3) yourself to and allow Him to do His work in you!

4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10

How God makes you mature and compete…

• God provides your .
• God builds your .
• God equips your .

2 …I am like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child I am content. Psalm 131:2.

9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. James 1:9-11

4) Pray for !

5 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. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. James 1:5-8

James says to pray for wisdom so that you won’t miss the opportunity God is giving you to .

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

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