Week 1: Preparing Our Heart for the Holidays

Day 3: Joy in Trials

Scripture Focus: James 1:2-3
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.

Devotional Reflection:
The holidays can be filled with joy, but they can also bring unexpected trials—family conflicts, loneliness, or disappointments. James teaches us to find joy not in trials but through them because they produce endurance and maturity. God promises to be with us through every challenge, offering us a joy that transcends circumstances.

Reflection Question:
What trial are you facing this season? How can you invite God to help you find joy in the midst of it?