In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Isn't this a powerful concept, one that would not occur to me without the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit, that it is through the fire of trials that I learn to depend upon my precious Lord and Savior. As I learn, the result is ever increasing praise and glorifying God and His love for me.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 115

Mid-day: 119:49-56

Evening: Psalm 41

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