Patience In Suffering - James
What does it look like to be patient and stand firm in the midst of suffering? Share some real life examples.
How does a believer “establish” their heart? (verse 8) What truths do we need to remember and what practical steps do we need to take in order to follow this teaching?
Consider what you know about the life of Job and of those mentioned in Hebrews 11. Take some time to list the ways in which the Lord showed compassion and mercy to each of them.
When faced with suffering, do you tend to pray for freedom and healing or for patient endurance to suffer well? What scriptures show us that both should be considered?
