Get Ready for a Season of Triumph!

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GOD IS FOR YOU - NOT AGAINST YOU!

1. Some of our challenges are caused by others.  They can be caused by others selfishness and by their jealousy.  You need to be quick to forget, forgive and receive God's blessing.  Don't keep your eyes on the challenge or those involved.  Commit them to God and watch Him demonstrate His glory.  In times like this, remember this phrase: "Got To Live & Just Forgive". 

2. Some of our challenges are caused by self.  Our wrong choices bring our struggles.  Many times we can be our own worst enemy, but even when we cause our own problems, God is ready to forgive us and turn it around.  We need to cast our cares on Him and He will intervene on our behalf.
    
3. Some of our challenges are caused by outside circumstances.  At times like these we ask questions like, 'What did I do to deserve this?' or 'Why are these things happening in my life?'  Sometimes there is no apparent rhyme or reason, but know this:

Whatever The Reason For The Trial, This Is A Season Of Triumph!

In Romans 8:28 (AMP) Paul declares, 'We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labour] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.  GOOD means ‘for your pleasure and success’.  We need to make sure we are asking the right
questions!


Here are two questions to ask in challenging times:

1. If God be with us who can be against us? - Romans 8:31  Regardless of what has come against you, know that God was not taken by surprise.  He is for you and that means that nothing can successfully take you down or out.
2. Who can separate us from the Love of Christ? - Romans 8:35  TRIBULATION means intense pressure. DISTRESS means extreme difficulty.  Romans 8:37 declares that 'We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us!'

The final answer to all the questions we ask when facing all challenges: "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

CHALLENGE: When you are in the middle of a challenge, it isn't always easy to respond the way God has taught us to respond.  That's why it is so important to spend time daily with the Lord preparing your spirit to be ready for the battles of the day.  When the challenge comes, then you will recall the promises of Romans 8 and your response to the challenge will be birthed from the Word of God, by the Spirit of God!  Take the time to review the scriptures from today's message and ponder them in your heart.  Refer to them all this week and watch how God shows up to be a very present help in times of trouble.

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