James 1:1-12

Trials suck, period!  God must be upset with me!  It's not of God to go through trials!  These are all lies and are not what God says. God is instructing you and I to "count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds".  Why, we ask would God allow us to go through hard times like the loss of a loved one or an unfaithful spouse, or the loss of your home. To make you perfect and complete, needing nothing.  That's right, trials and all the unpleasantness that goes with it will bring you great joy and perfect you in such a way that every need is met. We depend so much on the job, house, boat, car and relationships with others to bring happiness and it just never fulfills the void that humanity offers. Faith in God alone is all that is needed for contentment. 

Pastor Patrick