Count it all Joy

'Count it all joy, always remember, life will get better it's gonna get better
No matter the weapon it will not prosper, things will get better it's gonna get better'

How many of you recognise the above lyrics? They're taken from the Kirk Franklin's song, 'Better', one of my favourite tracks on his 'Hero' album.

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James 1:2 tells us to '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.'

I read this on Monday in the Word for Today and it really touched me. Sometimes life throws us curve balls and believe me the balls have been curved recently but the great thing about this verse is that it reminds me of why we go through these situations. God wants to make us stronger people, help us to mature and become well developed and through the trials of life we learn to lean on God's grace and trust Him to deliver, as he always does.

Through human eyes we don't always see the big picture, but God does and He always wants the best for his children. 

So remember if you're going through a trial today, count it all joy, life will get better it's gonna get better.