James 1 [The Message]

My grandson took a job teaching. It has been a baptism of fire since he was not trained to be a teacher. Gratefully, his administration and fellow staff members have pitched in to show him some of the ropes, but it’s pretty much a sink or swim situation. My heart goes out to him … I was a teacher with the benefit of an education degree and methods courses to prepare me … but I pray that he comes out of this MUCH STRONGER in his faith and teaching skills.

James makes it clear that life for the Christian has these struggles. But, if we allow Him, God will pull us through. We also might end up saying, “Wow, I’ll never do THAT again.”