Establish Your Hearts

James 5:8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Definition of establish: Set up on a firm or permanent basis
So, with our being patient in all circumstances, we stand firm of God's promise. That means whether in good times or bad, we are to be content with our trials and our happiness. For we know that this is our temporary home here on this earth and that God is faithful in His promise of the hope we find in Christ!
1 Peter1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.Lord, I know from the truth of Your Word, that our hope is in Christ alone! Help us to establish our foundation through Your Word. Open our hearts and give us clear understanding. Amen