OUR MISSION…to see lives changed through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Choose to face
Daniel 3:17-18 (NLT)
17 “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.
18 But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”
- Embrace the
2 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NLT)
9 “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- Choose
- I don’t have friends, I’ve got
Galatians 6:2 (NLT)
2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
- Hang onto the
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…
Samuel 12:22-23 (NLT)
22 David replied, “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the Lord will be gracious to me and let the child live.’
23 But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.”
Talk It Over:
1. Have you or do you know someone who has gone through tremendous pain?
2. In whom do you find the most comfort when going through difficult times? Why them?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 2:9-10: How should we manage painful experiences in life?
4. How can God use the pain you are going through?
Action Steps:
Ask God to comfort and teach you in your pain.
If you are hurting, ask other believers to pray for you and your situation.
Pray for others you know who are going through pain.