Youth Devotions

Trials and JOY

Devotions

10/14-10/20

James 1:2-4

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

As, Christians we are going to face difficult times. There is a quote that says, “Happiness is based on happenings, but JOY is found in the Lord!” Happiness comes and goes, but we can always have JOY because of Christ!

Thursday, October 14^th- What trials are you facing right now?

Friday, October 15^th- Can you look back on your life and remember times that you have experienced the Joy of the Lord during hard times? If so, when?

Saturday, October 16^th- How can you persevere during trials? Why does Paul encourage us to?

Sunday, October 17^th- God promises to never give you more than you can handle. Do you ever feel like you can’t make it anymore? Do you ever feel like your trials are too hard to endure?

Monday, October 18^th- What does Joy look like to you? What does joy look like to God?

Tuesday, October 19^th- What have you learned about happiness versus joy? Does God promise that we will live “happy” lives as Christians? Why or why not?

Wednesday, October 20^th- What character qualities have you been growing in as a result of persevering through trials?