Genesis 44-45, Job 27, 1 Peter 1
What God said to me – Do you rejoice in the various trials which even now distress you? When you are in the midst of a trial, you can only rejoice when you have the proper perspective – a perspective of faith and trust that all I allow you to go through is for your good and My glory – a faith that understands that if “I AM” allowing you to go through a trying and difficult time it is necessary to accomplish My plan for you. When you can view your circumstances from this perspective – an eternal perspective – My perspective – you can truly experience joy in the midst of it and express gratitude for it. It is not easy. It takes absolute faith in Me and My sovereignty and this daily conversation and time with Me is an integral part in reaching that level of faith and maturity.