Why does God say to “count it all joy when you fall into various trials” (James 1:2)? We learn real peace by choosing to trust God in circumstances in which we are tempted to worry or be afraid. Likewise, patience is developed in circumstances in which we’re forced to wait and are tempted to be angry or have a short fuse.

God is doing a great work in you through the good times and through the bad. Knowing this will help you put a smile on your face—because you know that in the end you will shine forth as gold with God’s character!