Staying Grounded in the time of the Storm
Jesus Sets the example in the time of a storm
He Slept -
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly
Key #1 Know who you are {Gal. 4:6-7}
And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
When we know who we are, no circumstance; no person; no obstacle can cause us to feel defeated;
When we know who we are, we can walk with courage and boldness knowing that all has been conquered because our Father in Heaven has already overcome it
Key #2 Intamacy:Stay Close to the Father {Ro. 10:17}
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ
pursue the presence of God every single day, through coming to Him in prayer, thanksgiving, and worship
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ
if you Spend time in the presence of God, listening for His voice, and you will hear His promises, His provision, and a way out {of any circumstance}
Key #3 Thanksgiving: Praise God for what He has done {Ps. 103:1-5}
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.