Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
- James 1:2-4

Precious Father, help me to remember that You are refining me through every trial. Thank You for your faithfulness to shape me into the image of Your Son. Strengthen me to embrace Your work & trust in Your promises even in the midst of hardship. Encourage Your Church with the knowledge of this amazing truth.