Joyful–patient–faithful

Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Every Christian, without exception, experiences hope, affliction and prayer.  Because God takes great care of all of us He knows attitude is everything and therefore is very specific in regard to our mental state as we live through these three experiences in life.  Hope or confident expectations,  afflictions or sorrows in this life and prayer or communicating with our Heavenly Father daily happen.  You and I do well when we listen to God and practice joy, patience and faithfulness.