Life brings PAIN

• Broken relationships
• Depression
• Illness
• Death of loved ones
• Financial struggle
• Fear, insecurity

Our NATURAL, Human Responses to Pain

• Avoidance
• Denial
• Disobedience / rebellion
• DISTRUST

Godly Response to Pain

• Perseverance – IN God = SURRENDER
  • Prayer
  • Transparency & Accountability
  • The Word of God
  • Continued Obedience

Scripture References

• Psalm 139:7-10

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

• Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

• Psalm 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.