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Finding God in the Storms of

Life

Two essential things to know1. We shouldn’t

be surprised by them.John 16:33I Peter 4:12

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John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”I Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Two essential things to know1. We shouldn’t

be surprised by them.

James 1:2-4

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2. They happen for a reason.

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James 1:2-4Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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What do we need to remember before,

during, and after trials?

I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)II Chronicles 20:5 –

17 II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9)III. Remember God’s Presence (v.10-

13)

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II Chronicles 20:10 – 13 10 But now here are men form Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them.11 See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance.

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II Chronicles 20:10 – 1312 O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.”13 All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord.

I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)II Chronicles 20:5 –

15 II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9)

He knows exactly where we are.He knows what we are going

through.He will not leave us alone.

III. Remember God’s Presence (v.10-13)

IV. Remember God’s Protection (v.14-17)

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II Chronicles 20:14 – 1714 Then the Spirit of the the Lord came…15 He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah the Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

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II Chronicles 20:14 – 1716 Tomorrow march down against them...17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’”

I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)II Chronicles 20:5 –

15 II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9)

III. Remember God’s Presence (v.10-13)IV. Remember God’s Protection (v.14-17) Don’t be afraid or discouraged.

The battle is not ours, but God’s.The Lord is with us, and He WILL deliver us.

Finding God in the Storms of

LifeWhat battles are we up against

today?What do we need to give to God?