Presented by: Debbie

Jennings

HOPE Love

Trust

BELIEVE FAITH

LISTEN

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

God wants us to express trust in times of crisis

The wise will trust him

God directs the path of those who trust him

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not

on your own understanding ; in all your ways

acknowledge him and he will make your paths

straight.” Prov. 3:5-6

HOPE

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant

Between me and the earthGenesis 9:13

Do Not Be afraid or terrified

Because of them, for the lord

Your god goes with you;

He will never leave you nor

Forsake you.

Deuteronomy 3:16

•Courage is a state of mind•Courage is not just for heroes•Courageous acts Flow from beliefs

BELIEVEDo not be anxious about

anything, but in

everything by prayer and

petition, with

Thanksgiving present

your requests to God

Philippians 4:6

pray and give your

problems to the Lord

God is never closed up

and shut down

God brings prosperity

and adversity

God is in control of the

“times” of life

Listening is an

Act of Love

Song 8:6-7: “Love is as strong as death…it burns like a blazing fire…

Many waters cannot quench love.”

Love and sex are powerful forces in our lives

Wisdom will result in discipline and an understanding of appropriate timing in love.

Sally Kennedy(2002) Little Parables from Ireland, Creation House Press

Kouzes & Posner (2006) A Leaders Legacy

Josey Bass

Walton, Strauss& Cooper(2006) The Essential Bible Companion Zondervan