What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
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What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
James 1
James
Sometimes, God allows us to wrestle with our difficulties so that He can shape us. He teaches us of His character, His nature, His will, and His ways. He is creating a masterpiece for His glory and you are that masterpiece. Every intricate detail and every minor curve of your character is shaped by God. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
He is creating a masterpiece for His glory and you are that masterpiece [every intricate detail, every minor curve of your character is shaped by God]
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
- My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
· - My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
- My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
Count it all joy when you fall into various trials
Why should we count it all joy when we face a variety of trying situations? Trials produce patience. What is patience? Patience is the capacity to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances
Count it all joy when you fall into various trials
Why should we count it all joy when we face a variety of trying situations? Trials produce patience. What is patience? Patience is the capacity to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances
Why should we count it all joy when we face a variety of trying situations? Trials produce patience. What is patience? Patience is the capacity to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances
What is patience? Patience is the capacity to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
Step # 1 - Acknowledge God is at work Count it all Joy with the right motivation and attitude = patience
Step # 1 - Acknowledge God is at work Count it all Joy with the right motivation and attitude = patience
Step # 1 - Acknowledge God is at work –Count it all Joy with the right motives & heart attitude = patience
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
James
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
Let patience have its perfect work. Patience produces maturity
Philippians 4:10-13 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ[b] who strengthens me.
Patience produces maturity and lacking nothing –
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
Step #2 Allow God to work Let patience have its perfect work. Patience produces maturity.
Step #2 Allow God to work Let patience have its perfect work. Patience produces maturity.
Step #2 Allow God to work Let patience have its perfect work. Patience produces maturity.
Step #2 Allow God to work Let patience have its perfect work. Patience produces maturity.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
#1 Acknowledge God is at work – Count it all Joy with the right motive & heart attitude = patience #2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work. We grow in maturity while we are patient in times of testing.
#1 Acknowledge God is at work – Count it all Joy with the right motive & heart attitude = patience #2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work. We grow in maturity while we are patient in times of testing.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
#2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work. We grow in maturity while we are patient in times of testing.
#2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work. We grow in maturity while we are patient in times of testing.
#2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work. We grow in maturity while we are patient in times of testing.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
· If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Let him ask of God in faith (for wisdom)
What is faith?
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
How should we Ask? In faith [explain faith]
Step #3 Ask God for wisdom in His work - Walk in humble obedience
Step #3 Ask God for wisdom in His work - Walk in humble obedience
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
What to do when I’m facing difficult situations?
#2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work [if God calls you to it He will
Acknowledge, Allow, Ask
Acknowledge, Allow, Ask
empower you through it]
#1 Acknowledge God is at work –Count it all Joy with the right motivation and attitude = patience.
#2 Allow God to work - Let patience have its perfect work. Patience produces maturity.
#3 Ask God for wisdom in His Work -Walk in humble obedience.
Why do I Acknowledge, Allow, and Ask of God in my difficult situations?
Because I am pursuing God! The purpose of my life is to bring splendor/honor to His name. To pursue means to chase after. But what’s better than my pursuit of God is His pursuit of me. He is chasing after me like I’m a fallen soldier who has been wounded on the battlefield, left alone, bullets flying all around, and no hope for survival. He is chasing after your heart; to love you, to put His arms around you, to squeeze you tightly; He wants you.
Because I am pursuing God! The purpose of my life is to bring splendor to His name To pursue means to chase after. But what’s better than my pursuit of God is His pursuit of me. He is chasing after me like I’m a fallen soldier who has been wounded on the battlefield, left alone, bullets flying all around, and no hope for survival. He is chasing after your heart; to love you, to put His arms around you, to squeeze you tightly; He wants you.
[NLT] Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Pursue God!
Pursue God!
Key is Perception [your point of view]
Key is Faith [is the root of understanding]
Key is Purpose [know who you are]
Key is Hope [He is eternal]