How do I successfully respond to trials?

James 1:1-11

1. I need to remember my identity.

2. I need to remember the process.

3. I need to ask God for wisdom.

R. I can gain perspective based on my financial situation.

3 Insights to Help Me Obey When Obedience Doesn’t Make Sense

Hebrews 12:1-3

1. I need to look at people who have done faith well. vs 1a

2. I need to set myself up for success in obeying God. vs 1b

3. I need to look to Jesus as my ultimate example. vs 2-3

Personal Failures I Need to Avoid If I Want to Finish My Faith Life Well

Judges 8:22-35

Failure 1 - Abandoning opportunities to influence others for godliness.

Failure 2 - Lack of awareness of God’s well designed plans.

Failure 3 - Not thinking through the potential of my action’s consequences.

3 Responses That Keep Me From Being Sidetracked as I Live Out My Faith

Judges 8:1-21

1. I respond to interpersonal conflict with wisdom. vs 1-3

2. I choose not to be disappointed by lack of support. vs 4-9

3. I am open to God shifting my motivation. vs 10-21

What Evidence Do I Have That God Cares When I Am Overwhelmed?

Judges 7:9-25

1. God compassionately encourages my faith when I am fearful. vs 9-14

2. God gives me wisdom to use the limited resources available. vs 15-22

3. God gives additional resources when needed. vs 23-25

God Often Calls Me to Live by Faith with Limited Resources

Judges 7:1-8

1. God wants new faith stories for me. vs 1-2

2. God knows resources can be distracting to me. vs 3

3. God wants me to be clear it is His victory. vs 4-8

God’s Mercy Helps Me to Obey Him

Judges 6:33-40

1. God’s Spirit gives me confidence to obey. vs 33-35

2. God demonstrates mercy even when I am fearful to obey. vs 36-40

Will God Take Care of Me When I Act by Faith?

Judges 6:25-32

1. Faith calls me to obey God’s simple instructions. vs 25-26

2. Faith requires me to act even when fearful of the consequences. vs 27

3. God can take care of my biggest fears. vs 28-32

How Can I Be Confident That This Is God Working?

Judges 6:14-24

1. My resource limit does not limit God. vs 14-16

2. God accommodates opportunities to build faith. vs 17-21

3. Worship is a correct response to God’s mercy. vs 22-24

Does God Care About My Situation?

Judges 6:1-13

1. Sin has consequences. vs 1-6

2. God is good all the time, and then there’s me. vs 7-10

3. God in mercy chooses to come to my aid. vs 11-13