175: Winning when Life is Difficult

Theme Scripture

2 Corinthians 6:4 In everything we do, we show that we are Gods servants by patiently

enduring troubles, hardships, and difficulties.

I. Opening Thought

- Life often throws challenges when were just gaining momentum.

- The real question isnt if well face difficultiesits how we respond.

- Our response is a mirror of our emotional and spiritual maturity.

II. Biblical Perspective: Paul’s Example

- The Apostle Paul faced constant trouble in his ministry.

- He never gave up on Gods dream for his life.

- Paul had an eternal perspectivehe endured because he saw beyond the moment.

- Key Lesson: Patient endurance is the key to success.

III. Three Common Mistakes That Set Us Back

1. Listening to Bad Advice

- God has already spoken direction over your life.

- Dont let worldly experts talk you out of a God-given assignment.

- If advice contradicts Gods Word, ignore the expert and trust the Eternal.

2. Following the Crowd

- Popular doesnt equal purposeful.

- Everybodys doing it is not a spiritual strategy.

- Most crowds are movingbut not always thinking.

- Courage comes from going with God, not the group.

3. Relying on Circumstances

- Every open door is not a divine opportunity.

- Circumstances can be misleading.

- Ask God for clarity before you:

- Take the job

- Accept the invitation

- Commit to the relationship

- Discernment > convenience.

IV. Closing Encouragement

- Difficult seasons dont disqualify youthey develop you.

- Winning doesnt always look like success; sometimes it looks like endurance.

- Stay focused on Gods dream for you.

- When you walk with God through the fireyou dont come out smelling like smoke, you come

out shining like gold.

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