“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” — James 1:17, New International Version Holy Bible, New Int

Dana Whitfield · 2026-10-01T13:20:13.370Z

This verse makes me think twice about blaming God when bad things happen instead of thanking him for the steady blessings.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” — James 1:17, New International Version Holy Bible, New Int — IJR News

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” — James 1:17, New International Version Holy Bible, New Int

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