S – Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. ⁴ And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

 James 1:2–4 CSB

O – Commentary:

It is the true part or approved portion of faith that produces perseverance. The testing refers more to “approval” than to “proving.” The word (dokimion) appears only here and in 1 Peter 1:7. Faith is like gold; it stands in the test of fire. Without this approved standard of faith, trials would not yield perseverance. There would only be ashes. True faith, like pure gold, endures, no matter how hot the fire. True faith therefore develops, or more literally “works” (katergazetai), perseverance or staying power. The noun “perseverance” (hypomonēn; cf. the verbal form in James 1:12) means steadfastness or endurance in the face of difficulties. 

“James,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, 

A – The walk of a believer is one of faith…true faith.  It must endure all tests and trials.  Either God is who he says he is – the one, true God who has a plan and a purpose for us and will work all things for our good.  Or, he is just a mirage of history and folk lore.  I believe and my faith says he is the one and only God…period.  I will align with his will and purpose for my life no matter the cost.

R – Heavenly Father, I surrender to your will and plan for my life.  No matter the trial or challenge, I set my faith in you.  I will endure whatever comes my way so that I can finish. the race you set before me.