Seed of Encouragement Fortunate is not a word that comes to mind when we are faced with problems, but the Bible says that we should consider ourselves fortunate when trials come our way. We are not fortunate in the sense that it's a blessing to have problems. But, we are fortunate because of what will be produced in us as a result of us standing in faith and trusting God with all of our heart to help us successfully overcome the problems we encounter. Instead of stressing about the problems that come, we have to keep our focus on the Problem Solver. He will help us to endure, keep us in perfect peace and show us how to OVERCOME every problem that comes our way! My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure. Make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4