Perfect - Lacking nothing - James 1-3

We are in the process, as believers, of being "matured." It is God's purpose, by HIs acts in our lives, to mature us and create us in the image of His Son. In 2 Cor. 3:18 and other places we see that we are being changed from one degree of glory to the next. The purpose of the difficulties in our lives is to mature us. James tells us plainly in the beginning of this letter that we are going to have suffering. We are going to have pain. But, he also notes that we are to embrace trials and difficulties. That embracing is to be a "joyful' thing. We are not to "endure" trials. We are to "enjoy" trials. These are the things that God provides us to to shape us and to mature us. When we are in trials we need to see them for what they are ... a moment to be matured for Christ; and that should be joyous. We are not joyous about a trail ... that would be foolish. No, we are joyous because we are being matured more into the image God intends. So, our ability to handle suffering and trials is about our maturation process. So, when you have trails don't just embrace them, enjoy them.