Peace in Trials

So many I know, are going through really challenging and difficult times. We too experience some of those times - but what do we do when we are faced with these difficult times.

Do we grow afraid? Do we get angry? Do we run to friends, food, alcohol, porn or TV? I know of some who get angry with God. Some look for something else to do to distract their minds from the ensuing problems. Others find themselves "depressed".

In James 1:2-18 we read that our faith will be tested, and here is the instructions: "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete lacking nothing."

Many people are facing trials due to the economic crisis that the world finds itself in. What would you do? Would you count it all joy or would you be mad at God?

Hard to say, isn't it.

Here's what I imagine would help me & possibly others.

I would want to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to myself. Then I would need to preach to my wife and children the truth of God's Word. I would want encouragement from my pastor & mates around me - to help me run this leg of the race set before me.

Another thing I like to do is listen to music. Music that throws my mind on Christ. Here is a song that I think does just that. It is called: "Peace". It has been written by a guy names Bob Kauflin. Let me share the words with you:

Peace, You give me peace
When the storms come and I'm afraid
Peace, You give me peace
When I trust in the words You say
You give me peace

Verse 1
If You can calm the sea
Then You can comfort me
If winds obey Your voice
Why should I fear the noise
And though my eyes can't see
I know You're with me

Verse 2
When someone starts to fight
And does things I don't like
I hear Your gentle voice
Saying I have a choice
To make an enemy
Or to spread Your peace

Peace, You give me peace
When the storm comes and I'm afraid
Peace, You give me peace
When I trust in the words You say
You give me peace

Brother's in Christ - Peace, is found inside the Gospel of Jesus Christ.