Rethinking Marriage as a Divine Test
Marriage is not easy being made up of two fallen and sinful individuals, but God is ready to assist us in utilizing the difficulties of marriage as catalysts of spiritual growth.
Marriage is not easy being made up of two fallen and sinful individuals, but God is ready to assist us in utilizing the difficulties of marriage as catalysts of spiritual growth.
We must learn to decipher whether a painful experience is God’s discipline, if so, let’s quickly respond and be thankful for God’s loving correction.
Looking to God, tenaciously fight to resist all mental attacks which threaten your confidence in the power and goodness of God.
Because of our relationship with God (and each other) we can wisely & productively navigate any difficult station in life.
We can face the future with confidence and joy knowing that God`s difficult appointments only confirm our faith, and earn for us a better place in our future home.
We must count the high cost of helping people pursue Christ and be willing to pay it – for god’s sake and their good.
We must cling to God, his word and his people if we are to experience God’s sustaining power amid painful times.
We must work to maintain a biblical mindset that sees the big picture when we encounter painful times.
In the wake of disaster God’s people must boldly carry a message of repentance to a dying world.
Don’t despair if friends fail you when you need them most, God will always pick up the slack.
When tough times hit remember that as a part of God’s family he’ll help you establish what is right as you entrust yourself to him!
Christians should give up all hopes of being “normal” and choose to be right & trust God for the rest.
God expects us to live joyful and godly lives no matter how difficult or how long the seasons of suffering last in our lives.
Diligently seek God in the midst of your pain, because his encouragement comes in unlikely places!