Anyone can give up when the going gets tough. That sad song from years gone by says when the going gets tough, the tough get going. So when the going is tough and you are being hassled at college or school how do you get going? I bet those times when you get home, slump onto your bed and you have had nothing but hassle, you might want to smack someone who says, “well just get on with it.” That’s not what you need, and the good news is that is also not Biblical. Here in James, God doesn’t say, shut up and get on with it. Actually in James, God says speak up and get on with it. God says, “If you don’t know what to do ask me to give you the wisdom, because that’s what I want to give you.” In His instruction manual God says ask me what to do and then be convinced that I am going to help you. Don’t doubt God when he guides you, go for it. If God uses a friend to guide you, take on board the advice and run towards the goal. If God uses his Bible to give you examples, take on board that example and do what you need to do with full confidence. Actually the song should be, when the going gets tough, the tough turn to God.
