This is Hard: Watch Your Response in a Trial

This is Hard: Facing Extreme Trials This. Is. Hard. Is that how you feel right now? Most of us are in a trial, headed towards one, or coming out of one. And some trials are extremely hard. How do we face those as Christians? Join us as we study James 1 and learn how to face our biggest challenges. This is Hard: “Watch Your Response in a Trial” James 1: 19-26 #1. Watch your anger James 1: 19 We often do not listen to understand. We listen to reply. Common responses to problems: - Worry - Depression - Avoidance - Fear - Rash decisions - Anger Mark 11: 15-18 James 1: 21 When going through a tough time: - Listen often - Speak less - Be careful with anger - Check sin in your life - Stay humble and teachable - Stay in God’s Word #2. Watch your actions James 1: 22-25 God gives us: - A Challenge - An Opportunity How many of us would like to live a blessed life? #3. Watch your mouth James 1: 26 God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth. We ought to listen twice as much as we speak. Job 2: 10