The Seasons of the Christian Life and a Response of Prayer or Praise

In our text, James instructs his readers to seek the Lord whether suffering affliction or enjoying God's blessings. This teaches us that the Christian life contains seasons of BOTH sunshine AND rain. Far too many Christians expect the blessings, but end up disillusioned and bitter when God sends trials instead. Regardless of whatever state a believer finds himself in, the response of genuine faith is…