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ADVERSITY. “The Lord, He is God!”. “I have had enough, Lord. Take my life!”. Our Reaction to Adversity. Shock Blame Withdrawal Anger Depression. ADVERSITY. ADVERSITY. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. ADVERSITY.
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“The Lord, He is God!”
“I have had enough, Lord.Take my life!”
Our Reaction to Adversity • Shock • Blame • Withdrawal • Anger • Depression
ADVERSITY “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
ADVERSITY • Know what you believe • Know how to grieve • Know who to lean on
Know What You Believe • Your trial is not unique
Know What You Believe • Your trial is not unique • God helps with His still small voice
Know What You Believe • Your trial is not unique • God helps with His still small voice • God puts us into an impossible situation to show us our inability to handle it and our need for His help.
Know What You Believe • Your trial is not unique • God helps with His still small voice • God puts us into an impossible situation to show us our inability to handle it and our need for His help. • God limits my adversity
Know What You Believe • Your trial is not unique • God helps with His still small voice • God puts us into an impossible situation to show us our inability to handle it and our need for His help. • God limits my adversity • God is always available to me.
Know What You Believe • Your trial is not unique • God helps with His still small voice • God puts us into an impossible situation to show us our inability to handle it and our need for His help. • God limits my adversity • God is always available to me. • God will form something good.
KNOW HOW TO GRIEVE “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6
KNOW WHO TO LEAN ON! “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
ADVERSITY BE AN OVERCOMER!