1. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances…
When God finished creating this physical world, He noted that it was “good” (Gen. 1:31).
However, since the creation, sin entered the world, and so did the curse (Gen. 3:1-24).
We currently deal with evil that brings about heartache for us to contend with.
Yet, some heartaches, we’ve submitted ourselves to…
Let’s focus tonight on what ALL heartaches should do for one that seeks to please God.

2. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances
(Striving for Proper Perspectives)

3. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances (Striving for Proper Perspectives)
Difficult Circumstances Have Drawn Many Closer to God
2 Kings 13:1-9; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; James 1:2-8

4. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances (Striving for Proper Perspectives)
Difficult Circumstances May Be What’s Necessary to Draw US Closer to God
Matt. 13:22; Deut. 8:1-20; Luke 15:11-32; Acts 3:19; cf. 2 Kings13:1-9; Rom. 1:28; Job 21:7; Jas. 5:11

5. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances (Striving for Proper Perspectives)
Difficult Circumstances Are the Result of Varying Factors: But We Should Always Rely on God in Faith!
Ecclesiastes 9:11; 2 Sam. 12:15; 2 Kings 15:5; Gen. 38:7, 10; Acts 12:23; Rev. 2:23; Job 1—2; Luke 22:31-34; Job 1:8, 2:3, 42:10, 12a, 17; Rev. 8-9; 2 Cor. 5:9-11; Joel 1-2

6. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances (Striving for Proper Perspectives)
Some Circumstances are Outside of Our Control; But We Can Avoid Many Heartaches
Genesis 4:5, 6, 8, 19, 23; 6:1-8; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 2:5; Deut. 6:23-24; 10:12-13; John10:10; Deut. 8

7. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances (Striving for Proper Perspectives)
This lesson was intended to provide perspective to all who are struggling with discouragement(s).
Be encouraged when dealing with difficult times…
Seeking to draw closer to God
Praying more, reading God’s word more
Prayerfully living your faith
Growing in confidence that He will see you through (Heb. 12:1-2)
God is still in control!

8. Dealing with Difficult Circumstances
(Striving for Proper Perspectives)