Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
Wisdom is the ability to navigate life well. We long to find the right response, the right words, the right approach as we face suffering or success, and as we manage relationships. The New Testament Epistle of James offers us the opportunity to pluck the practical wisdom of a disciple of Jesus and challenges us to make the choice to apply it to our lives everyday. Join us as we examine the tried-and-true wisdom of James—and discover how living out a wise faith can impact all aspects of our lives.
Homework
If you need to work on your waiting, dig into Psalm 37, Psalm 40, and Psalm 130. Also, lean on the words of Paul, apply them to your waiting moments, and be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Book recommendations:
“Waiting on God” by Andrew Murray
“When the Heart Waits” by Sue Monk Kidd
Verse: Psalm 27:14
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Worship Songs
Blessed Be Your Name
written by Matt and Beth Redman
Blessed Assurance
written by Fanny Mae Crosby and Phoebe Palmer Knapp
