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  Describe a couple of ways that your ideas and feelings about the trials and tests you experience changed as a result of this lesson.

  Posted by info on 04/24/2023 at 09:43

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  Pamela Cheeseborough

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  04/28/2025 at 22:49

  It has gotten me to be very curious about how files increase on faith. It has caused me to think about the various events that have taken place in my life and consider, was this God trying to develop something, trying to develop my faith?

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  Gail Bradley

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  03/31/2025 at 18:04

  I am looking forward to learning more about the subject.

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  Margarita Longoria

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  03/29/2025 at 14:46

  I couldn’t say that my perception of trials and tests I experience have changed because of this lesson. This lesson reinforced biblical context of trials as joining Christ in His suffering, counting it as joy, knowing that God is working in and through us and refining our faith.

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  Trudy Williams

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  05/21/2024 at 12:51

  As a result of this lesson,James 1:2-4 is clearer to me. The “joy” part while going through something was hard for me to understand. I didn’t understand that trails and tests were God’s response to my desire to be more “Christ-like.” I understand now, and except that unfavorable circumstances are “nothing to compare” to the final results!

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  Donna Spader

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  01/28/2024 at 18:18

  I can relate having felt the same when trials have come my way. As a matter of fact, I’m in a major trial now, ovarian cancer stage 4b, having completed my last chemo therapy six months ago. Every now and then I question God why did this happen seeing I was in excellent health and with the genetics testing showing no genetic link. Talk about a life changer! Just from completing session one I have a better understanding why we go through trials and that God is with us 24/7 working all things out for good according to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. This website and courses are a God send to help me better understand Him and His ways and how eventually I can help others who are struggling with questions.

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  List as many differences as you can between how God feels about the tests of faith and how most people feel. Have you been able to agree with the Lord’s perspective yet? How would it change your life if you did?

  Posted by info on 04/24/2023 at 11:27

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  Pamela Cheeseborough

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  04/28/2025 at 22:53

  God sees test as a gift, as an instrument or two disturbing or strengthen us. Most people see test as an instrument of harm, causing wounds and pain, and nothing that benefits us. Yes, I began to see the trials in my life as coming from God, and that would deepen my faith, I would complain less and be more thankful for those instances.

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  Gail Bradley

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  03/31/2025 at 18:08

  God tests us for the good of mankind, but humans test one another for the worst turnout. For instance, one nation tests another nation which ends in war and the massacre of millions of people. God test us so that he can qualify us for a career designed to help people who believe in Him.

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  Trudy Williams

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  05/21/2024 at 13:09

  • God’s test of faith are as “trying gold in fire to remove impurities.” So that we may be more like Him.
  • God’s test and trials are for our good, in order to perfect, strengthen, and mature us.
  • God’s test of our faith is an ” initiation into His mysteries.
  • God’s test are an opportunity for rewards now and in heaven.

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  People feel like tests aren’t necessary, because we have a unrealistic ” I’m fine just as I am” attitude; nor, do we like anything that upsets our plans or personal pleasures.

  Yes, I’m able to agree with The Lord’s perspective; even more so, as time and circumstances has finally caused it to “sink into” my mind the futility of fighting against God. One very good result of submission to God’s will is greater Peace. He won’t leave us comfortless. Hallelujah. Amen.

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  Donna Spader

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  01/28/2024 at 18:22

  When a difficult trial appears, most people first question God why this happened. Then they feel angry or let down with God because it happened whereas God desires us to rely on Him and build a relationship with Him which is what my major trial has eventually taught me. God is with me all the way and He will never leave me nor forsake me but keep working on me for my betterment to serve Him.

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  Ursula Penn

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  09/11/2023 at 13:17

  I feel challenged or even angry or grievous when God feels this is for my own good. He loves me and wants us to be obedient. I am hoping to gain a greater understanding

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  Responding with “joy” and “rejoicing” in your tests brings great freedom and peace to us—and joy to the Lord because it proves you really understand God’s heart and motives. Briefly explain how you’re going to respond in your next test of faith. (You can also write a short note to yourself outside of this discussion forum about how you will respond in your next test of faith. Keep this note and read it when you are tested.)

  Posted by info on 04/24/2023 at 11:32

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  Pamela Cheeseborough

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  04/28/2025 at 22:57

  The next time a test comes my way, my prayer is that I will stop and consider that the hand of God is behind that test and that he has no intention of doing me harm, but his intention is that good would come from it and that I would grow in grace and faith and in the knowledge of God and that something good would come from that circumstances and at the same time would bring God glory.

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  Gail Bradley

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  03/31/2025 at 18:13

  I am being tested now; I am on the verge of losing my apartment and I cannot find not one person on my side. I am willing to work but no one will offer me a job. My daughter is trying to pay all of the expenses herself. I am at the stage where you ask where God is. I know he is out there I am just become anxious over Him. I wish that I could respond with joy because that would mean that my faith in Him is taking over.

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  Trudy Williams

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  05/21/2024 at 13:12

  I pray that I respond with trusting in God above all else.

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  Adrian Fardy

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  02/17/2024 at 15:16

  Help me Lord to appreciate and endure the gift You want to give me through trials to test my faith, to help me stay strong and focused, and endure to the end.

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  Donna Spader

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  01/28/2024 at 18:23

  I am getting closer and closer to God, relying fully on Him for strength, understanding, and comfort to face what ever outcome that will come my way.

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