2. DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR… EARNEST PRAYER

4. DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR… UNCOMMON PEACE

5. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

6. 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

7. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 (ESV)

9. DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR… PERCEIVING GOD’S WORK

10. DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR… PRAISING GOD’S WORK IN FELLOWSHIP

12. DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR… TRUSTING GOD TO PUNISH OUR ENEMIES

13. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

14. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:17-19 (ESV)