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. (James 1:2,3)
Dear Father,
This is hard teaching. It just doesn't seem possible to be so joyful about facing trials. But I pray that you give these children a deep understanding of this principle. That hardship produces strength and endurance. Just as a long distance runner must endure grueling workouts in order to develop the endurance, the perseverance to run the race, so must the runners of life endure difficulties in order to develop strength for living life. I pray that you give these children that perspective.
Amen
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