# Verse of the Day — Day 72
**Series:** The Strength to Stand — Week 11
**Date:** 2026-09-06
**Verse:** Romans 5:3-4 (WEB)
**Focus:** Joy in trials
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## Verse
“We also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope.” — Romans 5:3-4 (WEB)
## Reflection
Paul echoes James — suffering has a purpose. It’s not random pain. It’s a process that produces something beautiful: perseverance, character, and ultimately hope. Not a fragile, fingers-crossed hope, but a tested, proven hope. Today, your struggle is not pointless. God is building something unshakeable in you. Let the process do its work.