How To Go Through Tough Times

How to go Through Tough Times
James 1:1-4
Dr. Don Maiden August 6, 2006

These thing I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NKJV

*Chuck Swindoll says that good life consists of 10% what happens to us and 90% the attitude we take to it.

I. Remember to Whom You Belong.
James, a bond servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
James 1:1a NKJV

When his family heard about this, .. for they said, "He is out of his mind.” Mark 3:21 NIV

For even his own brothers did not believe in Him. John 7:5 NIV

II. Let Joy Lead Your Heart.
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. James 1:2 NKJV

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 NIV

III. Build Character by Passing Tests to Your Faith.
For when your faith is tested, ...you will be strong in character and ready for anything. James 1:3-4 NLT

...that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion ...
Philippians 1:6 NIV

For it is God who works in you to will and to do according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV

*The Holding Power of God Is Incredible.
And we know .. and He chose them to become like his Son . . . And having chosen them, He called them to come to Him. ... If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:28-31 NLT

*WHEN LIFE SQUEEZES YOU, WHAT COMES OUT?