The Real Deal Concerning Trials

Fixed Disposition Of Joy! V2

Count- Take Inventory

Joy- Anything that causes cheer and dispels gloom

Who is to have joy? All Christians!

When Am I to Have Joy?

*I am to have joy when I encounter trials! Not an Option

Trial-testings/examinations

Various Kinds - Trials will come in all shapes, sizes and colors!

2. Determine that you are tougher than the trials! v3

Know- to have knowledge about something through experience and observation.

steadfastness-the power to withstand any hardship or stress especially the inward fortitude necessary!

God is making me tough!

Trials exist ........

To prove us —

To perfect us —

To purify us —

To prepare us —

(a) Touches us

(b) Teaches us

(c) Toughens us

(d) Tenderizes us