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Everyone gets the same verse each day, chosen from a list of well-loved passages. With it comes a short reflection, a question to carry through the day and a prayer.

The verse is quoted from the King James Version; the reflection is written by AI and its quotations are checked against the text. Use Previous day to read earlier verses, and turn reminders on or off in Settings.

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Verse of the Day

A verse from an earlier day, with its reflection and prayer.

Joy in trials

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”

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Today's insight

When you face hard times, James urges you to "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." This does not mean pretending the hardship is pleasant, but trusting what happens beneath the surface. You can have hope because "the trying of your faith worketh patience," shaping a steady, enduring strength in you that ease could never produce.

Reflect

What difficult circumstance are you facing today that you can begin viewing as a place where your faith is being strengthened?

Prayer

Lord, help me to choose joy even when unexpected troubles surround me. Teach me to trust that every test of my faith is not wasted, but is producing patience in my heart. Give me grace to stand firm today. Amen.

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