Handling Adversity
Something Like That Won’t Happen To Me
Eccl 7:13-14–God has designed it this way – man doesn’t know what’s next.
Something Like That Won’t Happen To Me
Eccl 7:13-14–God has designed it this way – man doesn’t know what’s next.Eccl 3:1-4, 10-11– Everything has it’s time – this is the work of God
I’m In Control of My Own Circumstances
Eccl 9:11-12– Time and chance happens to all
I’m In Control of My Own Circumstances
Eccl 9:11-12– Time and chance happens to allJames 4:13-16– We don’t know what the morrow brings.Such Boastful Arrogance is evil.
No One Else Understands What I’m Going Through
1 Kings 19:10,14,18– Elijah felt alone, yet 7,000 like him
No One Else Understands What I’m Going Through
1 Kings 19:10,14,18– Elijah felt alone, yet 7,000 like himMatt 5:11-12– Others have experienced the same thing
No One Else Understands What I’m Going Through
1 Kings 19:10,14,18– Elijah felt alone, yet 7,000 like himMatt 5:11-12– Others have experienced the same thing1 Pet 5:9– Same sufferings accomplished in your brethren
I Can Handle This On My Own
Eccl 4:9-12– Woe to him that is alone when hefalleth
I Just Need to Improve My Circumstances
2 Cor 11:23-30– Paul’s circumstances were difficult – physically and mentally.
I Just Need to Improve My Circumstances
2 Cor 11:23-30– Paul’s circumstances were difficult – physically and mentally.Phil 4:11-13– Paul learned contentment (sufficiency, adequacy) regardless of circumstancesStrength from Christ, not improvement of circumstances
God Has Given Me More Than I Can Bear
1 Cor 10:13– God is faithful – I can endureHe won’t allow more than I can bear
God Has Given Me More Than I Can Bear
1 Cor 10:13– God is faithful – I can endureHe won’t allow more than I can bearJob 1:11-12; 2:5-6– God places limitations on what Satan can do to us
God Doesn’t Care About My Situation
Matt 6:26, 30-34– God know all that we needWe must trust in Him to provide
God Doesn’t Care About My Situation
Matt 6:26, 30-34– God knows all that we needWe must trust in Him to provideMatt 10:29-31– God knows everything about us
God Doesn’t Care About My Situation
Matt 6:26, 30-34– God knows all that we needWe must trust in Him to provideMatt 10:29-31– God knows everything about us1 Pet 5:6-7– God cares for you; His hand is mighty
Why Hasn’t God Helped Me Yet ?
2 Pet 3:8– God’s timeline may be different than our expectations
Why Hasn’t God Helped Me Yet ?
2 Pet 3:8– God’s timeline may be different than our expectationsRev 6:9-11– Sometimes we must wait for God to act
Why Hasn’t God Helped Me Yet ?
2 Pet 3:8– God’s timeline may be different than our expectationsRev 6:9-11– Sometimes we must wait for God to act2 Cor 12:7-9– Sometimes the answer may be “No”“My grace is sufficient for thee”
I Must Pray Continually in Faith
Lk 18:1-8– Must continue to pray in faith
I Must Pray Continually in Faith
Lk 18:1-8– Must continue to pray in faithJob 6:8-9; 42-10-17– God knows better than we do what we need
I Can Get Support and Help from Brethren
Gal 6:1-2– Bear one another’s burdens
I Can Get Support and Help from Brethren
Gal 6:1-2– Bear one another’s burdens2 Cor 8:13-15– We help each other as the need arises
I Can Get Support and Help from Brethren
Gal 6:1-2– Bear one another’s burdens2 Cor 8:13-15– We help each other as the need arises1 Cor 12:25-27– We always care for one another regardless of circumstances
I Must Set My Focus on Things Above
2 Cor 4:16-18– Inward man can focus on eternal things despite afflictions which are temporary
I Must Set My Focus on Things Above
2 Cor 4:16-18– Inward man can focus on eternal things despite afflictions which are temporaryCol 3:1-2– Set mind on things above
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