Stress.

Stress. We wonder why it happens. We wonder why God allows certain things to happen. We always wonder.

In James chapter 1, James tells us to "consider it pure joy when you face trials of many kinds, because we know that the testing of our faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work, so that we can be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

This does not mean that we should jump up and down and get all excited and happy as soon as we break our leg. What James is saying here is that we need to have a good attitude when trials come our way, and we need to trust God. We try to get through things on our own. Does it ever work? God desires for us to come to Him with our needs, and wants to help us get through them. He cares so much for us.

When you're stressed, try not to wallow and weep. And don't try to fix things alone. Run to Jesus; he's there for you!