Prayer: Thank you, Father, because while all of my challenges are often hard to face, they provide a way for spiritual growth. I can forgive myself because of my faith and obedience to you. Help me to remember that big obstacles are big teachers of faith and forgiveness."Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."--James 1:3-4