Remember: The Rain You Encounter Today, Waters God’s Blessings For Tomorrow
Karin Hadadan sheds light on how our darkest moments are preparing us to further embrace God’s light. She the best-selling author of Beauty in the Stillness, which has been praised for helping readers “unravel the God self that is truly within you,” guiding them to find deeper meaning in life. Explore her devotional below.
The spiritual truth that James presents is that trials can be occasions for deep joy, yet we often struggle to see light in difficult circumstances.
Consider it pure joy…whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:2-4
This level of joy he references isn’t superficial happiness, but a profound recognition of God’s process in testing our faith and building our character. The divine progression—from trials, to perseverance, to maturity—reveals our inherent strength and deepens our belief in both God and ourselves.
We are not being asked to glorify suffering itself, but to find gratitude in its transformative potential. These challenges aren’t designed to break us, but to cleanse us, preparing us to receive the blessings that await on the other side. When we understand this purpose, we can approach our difficulties not with dread, but with expectant joy, knowing that completeness awaits beyond the struggle.
Finding joy in life’s trials requires a shift in perspective—recognizing that challenges are not punishments, but purposeful opportunities for growth. Each difficulty carries within it God’s love and intention, designed to strengthen character, deepen perseverance, and shape the heart toward maturity.
Viewing trials through this lens allows one to experience even hardship as a form of divine refinement, where obstacles become catalysts for transformation. When patience wavers, turning back to God restores peace and reminds us that His strength is always sufficient. Embracing this mindset enables a person to face adversity with genuine joy, trusting that every struggle is part of a greater process guided by God’s faithful hand.
