1.  God controls discipline – 2 Samuel 12:11-12 – This is what the L ORD says: ‘Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity on you. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to one who is close to you, and he will sleep with your wives in broad daylight. You did it in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’

2.  Proverbs 21:1 – The king’s heart is in the hand of the L ORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.

3.  I am free to choose – I am responsible to obey what God’s word addresses and seek godly wisdom in all areas of freedom.  God is in charge of everything – I must not fear God’s plan but trust his wise and loving control.

4. ABSALOM Hushai Zadok & Abiathar Servant Girl Jonathan & Ahamaaz Young Spy Couple in Buhurim Ahithophel David Absalom’s Men

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6. (Daniel 4:34-37) Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. 35 All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?” …37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble. (Jeremiah 29:11-14) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the L ORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the L ORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. 1. My concerns about my future 2. Specific fears about my health, finances, family 3. How I view the evil around us 4. My prayer life – Worship or fear and prideworship vs. my pride