finding god in the storms of life part 1

Finding God in the Storms of

Life

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Finding God in the Storms of

Life

Two essential things to know1. We shouldn’t

be surprised by them.John 16:33I Peter 4:12

Trials

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John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”I Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Two essential things to know1. We shouldn’t

be surprised by them.

James 1:2-4

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2. They happen for a reason.

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James 1:2-4Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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What do we need to remember before,

during, and after trials?

I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)

II Chronicles 20:5 – 12

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II Chronicles 20:5 – 7Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the Lord in the front of the new courtyard and said:“O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand

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II Chronicles 20:5 – 7you. O our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?

I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)

II Chronicles 20:5 – 12

Dwell on His faithfulness & power

Recall His Work in our livesII. Remember God’s Promises

(v.8–9)

What has He done for us?

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II Chronicles 20:8 – 9They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying, ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’

I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)

II Chronicles 20:5 – 12

Dwell on His faithfulness & power.

Recall His Work in our lives.II. Remember God’s Promises

(v.8–9)

What has He done for us?

Trust in His compassion.Find peace in His word.What does He promise us?

Finding God in the Storms of

Life