2. How can I have joy for a lifetime?

3. 1.Problems? Keep the _______ in view for He is your answer. Lord

4. Read: Matt. 14:26-32

5. Know Jesus, Know Peace No Jesus, No Peace Know Jesus, Know Peace No Jesus, No Peace

6. 2.__________ the Lord has overcome any worry you face. Cheer up

7. I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (TLB) I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (TLB)

8. Jesus’ prayer to the Father for us: My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. John 17:15 (NIV) Jesus’ prayer to the Father for us: My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. John 17:15 (NIV)

9. 3.Make your main _________ be God’s love and care for you. thought

10. How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! I John 3:1 (NIV)

11. The following scriptures are an example of keeping God’s love in focus in difficult times. Read: Acts 16:19-25 The following scriptures are an example of keeping God’s love in focus in difficult times. Read: Acts 16:19-25

12. Our Commitment: Read: Psalm 37:3-7 Our Commitment: Read: Psalm 37:3-7