Kingdom Story Company Month of the Bible Reading PlanНамуна

Austin has a way of making every day “the best day.” Every milkshake is “the best milkshake.” Every small victory is celebrated. His life isn’t easy, but his perspective is different. In THE UNBREAKABLE BOY, we see that joy isn’t the absence of hardship—it’s the presence of gratitude in the middle of it.

Trials can feel overwhelming, but the book of James reminds us that they aren’t meaningless. They grow perseverance, strengthen faith, and provide stories of God’s faithfulness that we could not experience any other way. Austin’s joy isn’t naive; it’s rooted in a perspective that trusts God even when life is difficult.

Hope grows when we choose to celebrate God’s faithfulness in the middle of trials. By cultivating gratitude, we anchor our hearts in the certainty of God’s promises rather than in the uncertainty of our circumstances.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

• What is one way you can choose gratitude today, even in difficulty?
• How has God used past trials to strengthen your faith?
• How might joy in the midst of challenges change your perspective or the perspective of those around you?