Temptation, Endurance, and Faith
January 24, 2016//
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The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to bemore than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come
your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
James1:2-3 (NLT)
I hope you’re encouraged by Paul’s words
in light of our recent conversation about what
faith is. When temptation or a challenge arises, put your faith into
action.
in light of our recent conversation about what
faith is. When temptation or a challenge arises, put your faith into
action.
You can do this – not from a place
of willpower, but by leaning hard on your faith.
of willpower, but by leaning hard on your faith.
You can do this because you know that
God is with you and for you.
God is with you and for you.
You can do this when you trust God
to lead the way.
to lead the way.
You can do this because knowing others
have already overcome it gives you hope.
have already overcome it gives you hope.
You can do this because God has a
master plan that is good.
master plan that is good.
You can even laugh at the challenge as
an opportunity to grow closer to Him.
an opportunity to grow closer to Him.
What are you
facing? With faith, you can do this!
facing? With faith, you can do this!
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Cathy, Thanks for the encouragement. I need to get my book written by April. I have been sick, tired and unfocused. I put the verse Is. 40:29 on my bulletin board in my home "He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.