One of the challenges for today (extreme faith workout - www.gbcwestlake.org) is to write out James 1:1-4 in my own words. This is a great exercise for thinking through a passage of Scripture, but it is not necessarily easy, as you can't just copy the words of the text. It also includes meditating on the passage, so that you are thinking about what it means. My version:
James 1:1-4
I am James, Jesus' brother, serving Him and serving God our Father; writing to Jewish Christians scattered through the Roman Empire - HI!
When you go through difficult trials (and you will), which come in all shapes and sizes (and degrees of pain), be joyful.
Be joyful because of the fact that your faith is being tested, and that can produce endurance.
Then, you must remain under your difficult circumstances, in order to get the best results: a more full and complete faith, even spiritual maturity.
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