Faith Benzonia

3 Responses That Keep Me From Being Sidetracked as I Live Out My FaithJudges 8:1-211. I respond to interpersonal conflict with wisdom. vs 1-32. I choose not to be disappointed by lack of support. vs 4-93. I am open to God shifting my motivation. vs 10-21

What Evidence Do I Have That God Cares When I Am Overwhelmed?Judges 7:9-251. God compassionately encourages my faith when I am fearful. vs 9-142. God gives me wisdom to use the limited resources available. vs 15-223. God gives additional resources when needed. vs 23-25

God Often Calls Me to Live by Faith with Limited ResourcesJudges 7:1-81. God wants new faith stories for me. vs 1-22. God knows resources can be distracting to me. vs 33. God wants me to be clear it is His victory. vs 4-8

God’s Mercy Helps Me to Obey HimJudges 6:33-401. God’s Spirit gives me confidence to obey. vs 33-352. God demonstrates mercy even when I am fearful to obey. vs 36-40

Will God Take Care of Me When I Act by Faith?Judges 6:25-321. Faith calls me to obey God’s simple instructions. vs 25-262. Faith requires me to act even when fearful of the consequences. vs 273. God can take care of my biggest fears. vs 28-32

How Can I Be Confident That This Is God Working?Judges 6:14-241. My resource limit does not limit God. vs 14-162. God accommodates opportunities to build faith. vs 17-213. Worship is a correct response to God’s mercy. vs 22-24

Does God Care About My Situation?Judges 6:1-131. Sin has consequences. vs 1-62. God is good all the time, and then there’s me. vs 7-103. God in mercy chooses to come to my aid. vs 11-13

Why Should I Listen to God?Isaiah 48:12-221. I should listen to God because He is Lord of Creation. vs 12-132. I should listen to God because He has revealed His plans. vs 14-163. I should listen to God because His plans are for my benefit. vs 17-214. I should listen to God because His blessings are not automatic. vs 22

Why Doesn’t God Tell Us Everything We Want to Know?Isaiah 48:1-111. God prophecies to keep me from claiming credit myself. vs 1-52. God prophecies because He knows my sinfulness. vs 6-83. God does not abandon us, but refines us. vs 9-11

My God Will Not Allow Evil to go UnpunishedIsaiah 47:1-151. God will respond to arrogance. vs 1-42. Successful sin is an oxymoron. vs 5-113. The tools of sin will be no help in time of judgment. vs 12-15

Can I Trust God to Deliver Me?Isaiah 46:8-131. Memory is the antidote to unbelief. vs 8-92. God shapes the future to fulfill His purposes. vs 10-113. God will display His salvation in the most unlikely place. vs 12-13

God is Able to Carry Us Even in the Tragedies of LifeIsaiah 46:1-71. It is foolish to trust in any part of creation for deliverance. vs 1-22. God has carried and will carry me in every trial. vs 3-43. What you have to maintain cannot help you. vs 5-7

Times of Trouble are My Opportunity to Reflect on God and His WaysIsaiah 45:20-251. There are times when my coping methods look foolish. vs 202. Sober evaluation shows that God alone can deliver me. vs 21-223. My God’s dominance will become real to all. vs 23-25

How Can Pray for Unsaved Family and Friends?Isaiah 45:14-19​ I can pray that they see others like themselves following God. vs 14-15​ I can pray that they see the futility of life without God. vs 16-17​ I can pray that they see God in Creation and His Word. vs 18-19

Can I Trust God’s Plans for Me?Isaiah 45:9-131. It is foolish to question God’s ways. vs 9-102. God has the authority to do as He wishes. vs 11-123. God’s actions are not limited by my imagination. vs 13

God is Able to Deliver Even When I See No Clear Path ForwardIsaiah 45:1-8​God is able to use the unconventional. vs 1-2​God has His reasons for using such unusual means. vs 3-6​God is able to use even evil for His purposes. vs 7-8

I can have Joy Because God is in ControlIsaiah 44:23-281. God has given me a reason to sing even when the future looks bleak. vs 232. Because God alone is creator, He is free to accomplish His purposes. vs 24-28

Everyday I Decide Who or What I Will Trust in to Deliver Me From Life’s TroublesIsaiah 44:6-221. God is the Deliverer I can trust. vs 6-82. Trust in any part of creation for deliverance is foolish. vs 9-203. Don’t squander the great opportunity that we call trouble. vs 21-22

God Loves Me in Spite of My PastIsaiah 44:1-5​ I am chosen and do not need to be afraid. vs 1-2​ God promises me His abundance and Presence. vs 3-4​ Many will desire to follow our God. vs 5

Any Deliverance I Experience is Motivated by God’s Grace Rather than My PerformanceIsaiah 43:22-281. We are terrible at doing religion. vs 22-242. God actively works for us though we don’t deserve it. vs 253. We may not like grace, but the alternative is far worse. vs 26-28