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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.

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  Tamika Tyler

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  08/25/2023 at 12:45

  I have often walked through trials full of anxiety, fear, and frustration. I’ve had the mentality that if I do everything “right” and I love the Lord, then I shouldn’t have to endure such hardships. However, God never promised that we wouldn’t have to go through things. In fact, John 16:33 actually tells us that we will have trouble, but to take heart because Jesus has overcome the world! We are already victorious over whatever comes our way, because we choose to walk with Him. So, when those tests come, I will be reminded that Jesus is in my corner; though the process may be hard, He will give me what I need to manage each day. So, I will walk in each day praising Him, allowing His joy to fill me up and overflow.

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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?

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  Tamika Tyler

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  08/25/2023 at 12:35

  God’s perspective: Tests build character. They strengthen our faith. Help us to rely on and trust Him more.

  My perspective: Tests are hard. They can be painful to walk through. They cause fear of the unknown to be erected.

  But knowing the truth of God’s Word, understanding that He is a God that keeps His promises, makes it a little easier to peacefully lean on Him as He walks me through the process.

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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.)

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  Carol Loney

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  09/12/2023 at 15:07

  I am in a trial at the moment and didn’t label it as such until now, so I have not been “rejoicing or counting it all joy!” This lecture has given. me a new perspective. Thank you!

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  Ursula Penn

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  09/11/2023 at 11:30

  When a trial comes to me I will remember what was said, that God is good and only gives me this trial of faith for my own good to make me more perfect. In this I can praise him.

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  Tamika Tyler

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  08/25/2023 at 12:30

  While God knows my heart, responding to tests with joy and rejoicing allows an outward expression to be on display to encourage others in their journey. In my next test of faith, I plan to respond in a way that allows others to see Christ in me.

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  David

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  07/05/2023 at 14:53

  I will stop myself and consider the splendor or God and reflect on His goodness. I will then try to respond with Joy.

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  Elsa E Diaz

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  07/04/2023 at 18:16

  After having this understanding of scripture I want to be able respond when trials do come— with knowing God has my back and pray for covering that I may pass the test with wisdom and understanding in Jesus name amen

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