1. Steve Petch Sunday 25 th January 2009 “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22

2. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 How their lives were ruined (v 1 – 5)

3. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 A decision to return

4. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 Why does trouble and hardship come?

5. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 How should we respond to trouble and hardship? Like Orpah: we can give up on God

6. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 How should we respond to trouble and hardship? Like Ruth: we can cling to God

7. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 How should we respond to trouble and hardship? Like Naomi: we can be honest with God and our church family

8. “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22 Some truth to hold onto: (From Romans 8 v 28 – 39) 1.God will work things out for your good 2.God is working to change you 3.God is for you, not against you 4.God knows what it is to suffer 5.God loves you completely and will do for all eternity

9. Steve Petch Sunday 25 th January 2009 “God ruined my life” Ruth 1 v 1 - 22