Today has been a great day. We had practice this morning and then I spent the afternoon relaxing which was nice.
I listened to a message and decided I would pass along some notes that I took:
Matt Chandler
James 1:2-18
Message #2 - Trials/Temptations
Trials will come but count them ALL JOY because God is good.
2 ways to view trials:
1. A pathway to maturity
· Vs. 3
2. Makes me consciously aware of my need for God.
· Vs. 5
2 fights we have to know we are in:
1. Doubt
· Mark 9
· It is normal to struggle…don’t pretend!
2. Comparison
· In your trial your heart will be truly exposed.
· Example: Instagram can lead to depression!
o Reality is no one lives a perfect life!
· Vs 13
· EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT COMES FROM ABOVE
Don’t be deceived or fooled in the midst of a trial. One of the greatest anchors for your soul in the midst of a trial is that the greater your knowledge of God’s grace and goodness you are more likely to praise Him.
I hope you all have a great rest of your week! If you find yourself in the midst of a current trial, take heart and remember that the Lord is fighting for you and with you!! It is hard to believe how fast this week is flying by. We will leave Friday to go to Ankara where we will play on Saturday.
Also, I want to give a shout out to my college teammate and good friend Courtney Stone...Happy Birthday friend! I hope you have an awesome day :)
God bless,
Megan