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As James said, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.

Wait, what?

Waves of happiness may not sweep over us when problems and pressures come our way.

But Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to choose a positive response.

I know this is hard. I know you wish it wasn't happening. I know you wish it was over.

But despite that, I'm going to choose to rejoice regardless of my emotions.

Make a choice to rejoice.

This is the day when the lost are found.

This is the day of a moment, again.

Amazing grace, how sweet the snow.

But can you hear the holy angels of sea near?

This is the day when life begins.

The trees with the strongest root systems are not those where a breeze blows gently through the leaves.

Now, the strongest trees face challenging winds which cause their root systems to grow deeper.

Could it be that God is revealing a lesson about how winds of adversity affect our spiritual roots?

Today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what's happening when trials and tribulations are blowing against us.

We'll learn how to embrace the growth and find joy in the journey.

This is the day the day when life begins.

We're starting a brand new series and it's called Walk This Way based on the book of James.

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