Genesis 32:22-32

1. We wrestle with OURSELVES.

2. We wrestle with OTHERS.

3. We wrestle with GOD.

Matthew 26:30-35, 57-58, 69-75

Tears of Confession: admitting where you are

Tears of Remorse: leading to repentance

Tears of Surrender: submitting to God

1. Obedience sometimes means "go." (Genesis 12:1-4)

2. Obedience sometimes means "whoa." (Genesis 16:1-3, 15-16)

3. Obedience sometimes means "no." (Acts 16:6-10)

4. Obedience sometimes means "oh?" (Judges 6:4-6; 7:1-9)

Authority #1: God (James 4:7)

Authority #2: Church Leaders (Hebrews 13:17)

Authority #3: Government (Romans 13:1-5)

James 4:13-17

Truth #1: Man may propose but God disposes. (William Barclay)

Truth #2: Couch your plans in God's will.

Truth #3: Ask the Holy Spirit to choose for and guide you.

Truth #4: God must define our success.

Today is a day of celebration!

Isaiah 6:1-8

Four Reasons We Worship:

1. Worship happens in the midst of life.

2. Worship gets our focus on God.

3. Worship helps us experience God.

4. Worship always ends in a response.

Habakkuk 3:17-19

Today's biblical truths:

1. We can rejoice in the Lord, even if ___________.

2. Christians aren't exempt from suffering.

3. We must always believe more in God than we believe for the miracles.

Every day, you can...

...like Habakkuk, choose to rejoice in who God is, despite your circumstances.

...pray and pour out your heart to God.

...cultivate an "attitude of gratitude."

Habakkuk 2:2-20

1. God does not always act immediately.

2. God's Word is true and will come about.

3. We are to wait patiently on God.

4. As Christians, our lives are to be characterized by faith.

5. We can rest knowing that God will accomplish His ultimate purpose: the display of His glory in the world.

Habakkuk 1:5-2:1

1. God is not inactive; He is always at work.

2. The wicked do not succeed forever.

3. We must let go of our expectations of God.

4. We must live surrendered lives.

Habakkuk 1:1-4

What do we do when God appears to be mute and not responding to our

prayers?

Response 1: Pour out your heart and unedited emotions to God

Response 2: Continue to exercise faith and trust in God

Response 3: Confess your doubts, disappointments, and struggles

Response 4: Rest in the faithful love of your Heavenly Father who cares for you