Believe it or Not

What do you do when there’s nothing you can do?

In The Meantime

I’ll never be happy again.

Nothing good can come from this.

There’s no point in continuing.

In The Meantime

God is not absent, apathetic or angry.

Believe

James 1:2 NIV

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

James 1:3 NIV

because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Trials test our confidence in God

Trials produce persevering faith

James 1:4 NIV

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

Let perseverance complete its work so you will be complete.

Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith not perfect behavior.

James 1:5 NIV

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.

Wisdom

The ability to see current circumstances within a broader context.

Give me wisdom to see as you see

James 1:6 NIV

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.

James 1:7 NLT

Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

In The Meantime

Believe God is at work in you to mature you.

Endure to Mature.