We all want to be mature people with no character gaps in our lives, but how do we get there? We know that life is difficult sometimes, and we understand intellectually that if we are to grow it takes effort – but it can be so hard, right? That’s when we need to persevere, to keep on going even when it’s hard. God promises to give us strength as we rely on Him, and He also promises that if we persevere through the testing, or the training period, we will be mature in all our ways. So the next time you see a challenge coming your way, see it as an opportunity to mature even more. (James 1:4)