when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close and under your authority so my security is firm. Help me to grow in the struggles and seek your desired outcome in my heart. Grow my obedience in your direction.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen