God’s Questions to James

1. Have you
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2. Do you have a spirit of
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   and
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   am I?

Truths about Christmas

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   is hard and exhausting
2. It is
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   always awesome
3. It is super
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   and
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   heavy on us.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.” —Isaiah 9:6-7a (NIV)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” —Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

Things to evaluate in your own life

1) Have you

the thing that is stealing your

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and

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Family - Jesus was not accepted in his home town (John 4:44) and his family thought he was crazy (Mark 3:20-21)

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and

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of loved ones - Jesus lost his friend and wept he was so sad. (John 11)

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- One of Jesus’ 12 closest friends betrayed him, resulting in his crucifixion. (Luke 22:1-4)

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Problems - Jesus was homeless (Matthew 8:20)

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- Jesus felt forsaken by God. (Matthew 27:46)

2) Do you have a spirit of

and

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?

3) Who is

?

“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?

How long will you hide your face from me?

How long must I wrestle with my thoughts

and day after day have sorrow in my heart?

How long will my enemy triumph over me?

Look on me and answer, Lord my God.

Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,

and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,”

and my foes will rejoice when I fall.

But I trust in your unfailing love;

my heart rejoices in your salvation.

I will sing the Lord’s praise,

for he has been good to me.” —Psalm 13:1-6

• He is the God who is

(Psalm 147:5)
• He is the God who is

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(Psalm 33:6)
• He is the God who is

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(Psalm 139:7)
• He is the God who is

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(Psalm 34:8)
• He is the God who is

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(Psalm 145:8)
• He is the God who is

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(1 John 4:7-8)
• He is the God who is

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(Revelation 4:8)

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

—1 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV)