Download MP3 If God has made us kings and priests, he doesn’t want us to pray for luxury for ourselves, but to pray for divine wisdom. There are 8 choice that will completely change your life! Show Notes For This Foundational Podcast: Read James 1:1-4 You win or lose by the way you choose

• Choose joy over pain
  • Life’s two basic elements: Decisions we make and the relationships we have
• Keep a thankful list
• Learn to live wisely
  • Two kinds of wisdom
  • James 3:14-18
    • Earthly Wisdom - street-wise, business-wise, politically-wise
    • Wisdom From Above - from God itself

1. Don't waste your pain!Learn how to count it all joy!Instead of focusing on pain, learn how to live in joy from the inside out.

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