Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT
How to be Transformed by Trouble
1) What God does in times of trouble
• God
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3 NLT
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When chaos and crisis come my way, I will remember that God is
• God
He comes alongside us when we go through hard times. 2 Corinthians 1:4 MSG
I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever. John 14:16 NCV
When chaos and crisis come my way, I will remember the Holy Spirit has been
• God
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT
So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT
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o I am a minister of
When chaos and crisis come my way, I will remember that God wants to work
2) What I should do in times of trouble
Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God. Hebrews 12:1–2 MSG
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Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 NLT
Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. Psalm 90:14 NLT
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But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 NLT
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT
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In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. 1 Peter 5:10 NLT
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No, I insist on buying it, for I will not present burnt offerings to the Lord my God that have cost me nothing. 2 Samuel 24:24 NLT
Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Romans 12:1 MSG
When chaos and crisis come my way, I will not turn away. I will
Memory Verse
I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever. John 14:16 NCV
Next Steps
I will join a Connection Group to strengthen my relationships with God and others.
I will participate in the Haiti Christmas Shoebox Ministry to serve others.