Joy In Trial

Some days just do not go well.  We have a problem that interferes with our schedule.  We experience some difficulty in completing an assignment.  We do not feel well.  Perhaps, we have a problem at home, at work, or at school.  Perhaps, we experience a spiritual problem.  We know from our experience that life does not always go well.  James told his readers, "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations."  James 1:4.  The word, "temptations", is a trial or a difficulty.  James had in mind a spiritual difficulty.  But, even we Christians, have physical difficulties.  Even in those times, the wisdom of inspiration says that we are to be joyous.  Joy will overcome whining; joy will conquer complaining; joy will defeat skepticism.  Joy, even in trial, will turn a bad day into a good day.