Are You Kidding Me?
Maintaining Faith and Gratitude in the Difficulties of Life

Pastor Paul Jackson

Introduction:
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday to celebrate. It is a lifestyle to live.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Ephesians 5:19-20

James 1:2

We give thanks in and for all things by focusing on and reminding ourselves of what we know to be true about the troubles and difficulties of life.

1.) The TRUTH we

!

a. Difficulties are

and

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in this life.

1 Peter 4:12-13

There are no perfect human situations in this life.

b. Difficulties are

and

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for Jesus followers.

2.) The TRUTH we

!

a. “I will know God more

and experience His grace more

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through this difficulty.”

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Matthew 14:22-34

Psalm 55:22

b. “I will

in faith, character and wisdom through this difficulty.”

James 1:3-5

Romans 5:3-5

c. “I will be more effective

because of this difficulty.”
Acts 16:16-34

d. “I iwll use this difficulty to

on

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.”

James 1:12
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
1 Peter 1:13

e. “I will

God to save me miraculously from this difficulty!”
James 5:13
Acts 12

Conclusion: You

maintain faith and gratitude during troubles of life, because you

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God is using them for good!