Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

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Difficult times … Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…. Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…. are inevitable a r e i n e v i t a b l e

Difficult times … John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble…. John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble…. So what’s the point in being a Christian? S o w h a t ’ s t h e p o i n t i n b e i n g a C h r i s t i a n ?

Difficult times … Psalms 23:4 - 6 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death … goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. We will SURVIVE & SOAR! We will SURVIVE & SOAR!

Difficult times … John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We will SURVIVE & SOAR! We will SURVIVE & SOAR!

Difficult times … 1 Samuel 22:1 David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam 1 Samuel 22:1 David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam

Difficult times … Psalms 142:1 - 7 I cry aloud to the LORD;.. my spirit grows faint within me.. no-one is concerned for me. I have no refuge;.. no-one cares for my life.

Difficult times … Psalms 22:1 - 2 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, …I cry out by day, but you do not answer, …

Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, 1. Refuse to be discouraged Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 1. Refuse to be discouraged Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1. Refuse to be discouraged Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; 2. Remember God’s presence Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Psalms 57:1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. Psalms 57:1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. 2. Remember God’s presence Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Psalms 31:1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness Psalms 31:1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness 2. Remember God’s presence Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Job 42:5 My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Job 42:5 My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. 2. Remember God’s presence Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Psalms 62: My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Psalms 62: My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. 2. Remember God’s presence Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

1 Peter 1:7 These have come so that your faith … may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed. 2. Remember God’s presence Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 3. Rely on God’s provision Surviving & Soaring through difficult times

Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 3. Rely on God’s provision Surviving & Soaring through difficult times