TAKING HEART IN TOUGH TIMES
Overcoming Adversity—2 of 2
John 16.33
John 16.33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (esv)
1 Peter 4.12 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” (esv)
Psalm 10.1 “Why, O LORD, do you stand afar off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (esv)
WE TAKE HEART IN OUR TROUBLES BY …
TRUSTING GOD’S GOODNESS
Psalm 119.68 “You are good and do good …” (esv)
Mark 10.18 “No one is good except God alone.” (esv)
Romans 8.37 “… in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (esv)
EXERCISES FOR A MORE TRUSTING HEART:
- LOOK FOR GOD’S GOODNESS
1 Thessalonians 5.18 “… give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (esv)
- … AND WRITE IT DOWN
TAKING TIME FOR PRAYER
James 5.13 “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.” (esv)
Philippians 4.6 “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (csb)
TREASURING GOD’S PRESENCE …
Psalm 16.11 “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (esv)
* IN THIS LIFE
* IN THE LIFE TO COME