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Count It All Joy

Today I was reading James 1 in my time this moring with the Lord. I was sitting and praying and then I picked up the Bible and read James 1:2 - 3 "...Count it all Joy when you fall into various trials, knowing the testing of your faith produces patience."

I began to ask myself it I really do count it joy when the trials come my way. I often find myself praying that God would get me out of the trials. In fact I will go so far as to say that I seldom count it joy when I am in a trial. I guess I am an American who does not like trials and tribulations. In fact I guess I am human, because human nature does not like when things get a little hard.

Yet James says we can count it all Joy when tough times come. Why? Because it is a testing of the faith God has placed inside of us. The Joy is not in the circumstances but that our Faith actually becomes stronger and that we will see how the Lord will bring us through.

So today if you are going through a tough time: Count It All Joy!

Life of a Pastor,

Benny Perez

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by Benny Perez

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1. Dwala Brewer wrote:: Hello Pastor Perez. Today was my first time visiiting your church site.I also visited on 4/26/09 however was very very late arriving, so much so that my family and I was advised to come back again next sunday and was not able to enjoy even the benediction. Nonetheless being new to N Las Vegas from Texas I find it is a pleasure to know there are pastors such as yourself teaching and preaching the anointed word of God in this area.

Iam also a single mother of three, two boys and one girl ages 22,7and 4yrs old.Although my oldest is not presently in the home I still have to deal with raising the two younger children alone, there are sometimes when I have a desire to have a christian companion someone who can help me bear this heavy load. I know Jesus will neve leave me nor forsake me. I just have the need for a natural companion. AS I was reading count it all joy, I like yourself do not like certain things and not having there natural father around to help me with our childern is at times very upsetting. I still believe I hold anger in my heart for how he could just walk away and never seems to care if we are dead or alive. This indeed is a trial of my faith. Even as I share this with you I could just ball, However I must be strong for my children and not feel sorry for myself. Please pray wiith me that the Lord will remove any roots of bitterness regarding my past relationship with their father that I may release all hurt and pain so I can move on by forgiving this man and be blessed with one of God's true kings. Thank you and God Bless! Dwala,Josef,jordon and June'a.
April 26, 2009 @ 10:02 PM
2. Joelle Rodriguez wrote:: Thank you Pastor Benny for this word I really do need it.
April 28, 2009 @ 3:40 PM

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