Staying Grounded in the Hard Times
In the midst of challenges, trusting in the Lord and following His Word can provide stability and strength. Cultivating close relationships and extending help to others while seeking guidance through prayer are essential for staying grounded. Through scriptures and the support of others, even in tough times, faith can blossom and bear fruit.
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Staying Grounded in the Hard Times
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word 1.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Do I have scriptures prepared in advance (written or memorized) that I can quickly access? Do I have a rhythm of time in God s word? If you answer yes Hooray! If you answer no to either is there something you can do? 1.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships 1. 2.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships Do I help when it s convenient, or will I inconvenience myself to help others? Do I have someone I can look to for sound biblical advice? If not, ask God for someone! 1. 2.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships Think of Others If you re in a hard time, what can I do today (like, on this exact day) to help someone else out? (Get out your phone right now!) 1. 2. 3.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships Think of Others Talk to God 1. 2. 3. 4.
Micah 7:7 As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. 2 Chronicles 7:15 My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place. Psalm 32:15 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships Think of Others Talk to God A - Adoration, C - Confession, T - Thanksgiving, S - Supplication 1. 2. 3. 4.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships Think of Others Talk to God Recognize the Enemy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Staying Grounded in the Hard Times Know God s Word Rely on Close Relationships Think of Others Talk to God Recognize the Enemy Who or what am I identifying as the enemy instead of Satan? What lie am I believing? What is God s truth? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
When life overwhelms us, when the bottom is falling out, this is where scripture takes us: to God. We do not achieve internal calm by securing achieve internal calm by securing external calm. We find internal calm external calm. We find internal calm by looking to God by looking to God. . We do not Dane C. Ortland
