Matthew 14:30-32 – 30 But when [Peter] saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. (New Living Translation)

Key Decisions the Storm Forces

➢ Resilient people exercise _____________________ rather than passively _______________

Philippians 4:11, 13 – 11 . . . I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. . . . 13 Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in [Christ Jesus] who makes me who I am. (The Message)

Faith believes that with God, we are never helpless victims

➢ Resilient people remain committed to their _________________ when tempted to ________________________

Sin is always a substitute for legitimate suffering

➢ Resilient people find ________________ and ________________ in the storm

Much of the distress you’re feeling comes from a failure to realize your life lies before you