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Testing of Your Faith - James 1: 2-4

In recent days felt God leading me considering trials that come across my path for here James encourages count this joy no matter your struggles enjoy your joyful bath God pushes to believe in real faith so your testing will produce firmness showing God you're the real mould living in His light being rid of darkness The Lord Jesus has a purpose in mind to do real work within our soul shaping His godliness into the heart this being the Lord's ultimate goal This firmness needs to be given full effect so show one self-approved unto God being more like Jesus every day His hand raised so to be given the nod So this lesson on my faith tested to trust my Lord to get me in shape in His providence using every little thing so I can from sin make my escape (Testing of Your Faith "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.") James 1: 2-4 (ESV)

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/20/2022 6:12:00 AM

I firmly believe that God tests our faith, and wonder how many time i have failed Him i do ask forgiveness often, hope He will one day let me in. Hugs and blessings Gordon, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/20/2022 6:50:00 AM

Thanks Jenny, Glad you liked this one, God will let all who love him and seek to follow him right to the end of life knowing the love of Jesus in their lifes. Hugs and blessings always,Gordon

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/16/2022 6:48:00 PM

Hi Gordon, You’ve penned a good poem based on James. James 1:2-4 is one of my fave scriptures. Well done. Have a nice evening-Alexis

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/17/2022 12:54:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, Glad you enjoyed this one and that the scripture is one of your favorites. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/16/2022 11:32:00 AM

The crux of faith is the last supper followed by the resurrection.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/17/2022 12:53:00 AM

Thanks Victor, Glad you liked it, have a nice day, Gordon

Beata Agustin

Date: 2/15/2022 10:49:00 PM

Amen to this! Thanks for constantly sharing your faith through your poems. Thanks likewise for continually cheering fellow poets like me through your uplifting comments. God bless me.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/16/2022 1:04:00 AM

Thanks Beata, Amen indeed! Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks also for your continual encouragement. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Bill Baker

Date: 2/13/2022 5:40:00 PM

If it comes from God, it's always love and should always be received with thankfulness. Love your poem based on James's writing. Another of my favorite verse on test, or trails, is: "In this world there will be trials and tribulations, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." A scripture memory verse from 1970 when I was serving in the Air Force in Southeast Asia. Thanks for sharing, Gordon. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/14/2022 2:44:00 AM

Thanks Bill, Glad you enjoyed this piece and indeed God's blessings should always be received with thankfulness. Trust you're having a good day in Texas, it's nice and pleasant here in Scotland, Gordon

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/12/2022 7:20:00 PM

Gordon, I enjoy the poem on James. You've done an excellent job explaining it. Well penned. Blessings ~ Debra

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/13/2022 12:49:00 AM

Thanks Debra, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it an excellent piece. Have a blessed day, Gordon