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There are some names or phrases that have become common in our discussions in the last few weeks.
See if you recognize them.
Bernard Good  - that would be a good name - yes!
            Bernard Madoff
 
            AIG
 
            Bailout
 
            Stimulus Package
 
            Timothy Geithner
 
            Retirement
 
            Stocks
 
            By the way, we may even still talk about the war in Iraq
 
These are discouraging times, these are frightening times, clearly we can be a bit unsettled.
So what do we do when life seems to bring more hurt and pain than it does peace and blessing?
*I would like us to go back in time to read something that is some where in the vicinity of 2500 years old.
What we read this morning will seem like it is coming right our of the local news paper or tv news cast.
It will appear to be a commentary on the very things that trouble us.*
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Turn to Habakkuk
 
 
When those struggles come remember:
 
vss 4-7 -* **GREED*
 
vss 9-10 -* INJUSTICE*
 
class=Section2> Vs 12 - *VIOLENCE*
 
Vs 15 - *SEDUCTION*
 
Vs 18 - *IDOLATRY*
 
 
When those struggles come remember:
 
You are not     ALONE                   
 
 
What things did Habakkuk encounter in his day?
Greed - Injustice - violence - seduction - idolatry
 
 
Even though it  may    SEEM       like it
Vss 1-4 Ever cry out to God is similar fashion
 
          Habakkuk was struggling with personal issues (sin of Judah) and then he was going to have to struggle with historical issues (God using Babylon to do his work)
 
Vss 5-11 Is God’s answer.
It is not what Habakkuk wanted to hear.
Vss 13
 
 
When those struggles come remember:
To stop and consider the   MIGHTY           WORKS      of God
vs 16 Fear
          Initial Fear though
 
What do you do with initial fear?
Vs 17
          Suppose I lose my money
          Suppose I lose my job
          Suppose I lose my house
          Suppose I lose my retirement
          Suppose I lose my health
         
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He reminded himself of the mighty acts of God
 
 
When life hurts I will . .
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