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The Blessing o f Burdens Luke 1-2

Explore the stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna to find comfort and strength in facing unfulfilled longings, overwhelming responsibilities, and moments of loss and loneliness. Discover the sanctification in waiting and the assurance of God's presence even in the most challenging times.

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The Blessing o f Burdens Luke 1-2

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  1. The Blessingof BurdensLuke 1-2 Mother’s Day 2016

  2. Elizabeth: Unfulfilled Longing J. Oswald Sanders Waiting is one of God’s primary tools for sanctification.

  3. Elizabeth: Unfulfilled Longing Psalm 27:13–14 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord.

  4. Mary: Overwhelming Responsibility Rules of the house: • Your mother is always right • If your mother is wrong, refer back to rule #1

  5. Mary: Overwhelming Responsibility C. Everett Koop Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation.

  6. Mary: Overwhelming Responsibility Relax!! It's not your job to create a perfect child or be a perfect parent. Neither is possible, no matter what your friends try and make you believe about their kids! Parenting is rooted in God's grace, not my perfection.

  7. Mary: Overwhelming Responsibility Isaiah 49:15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.”

  8. Anna: Loss and Loneliness Psalm 56:8 You have taken account of my wanderings; put my tears in Your bottle. are they not in Your book?

  9. Application • Is your burden... • Unfulfilled longing? • Overwhelming responsibility? • Loss and loneliness?

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