Hebrews 11:24-25 (NLT)
24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.
Deuteronomy 30:19 (NLT)
19 “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on
heaven and earth to witness the choice you make.”
Romans 6:16 (NLT)
16 Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living.
Romans 8:5-6 (NLT)
5Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.
6So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
1 Kings 19:1 (NLT)
1When Ahab got home, he told Jezebel everything Elijah had done, including the way he had killed all the prophets of Baal.
1 Kings 21:25 (NLT)
25(No one else so completely sold himself to what was evil in the LORD’s sight as Ahab did
under the influence of his wife Jezebel.
1. We don’t make good choices, when we are tired- (today not so much physically, but ourspirits, minds are tired).
1 Kings 19:7 (NLT)
7Then the angel of the LORD came again and touched him and said, “Get up and eat some more, or the journey ahead will be too much for you.”
2. Self-pity, leads only to loneliness and discouragement.
1 Kings 19:10 (NLT)
10Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”
3. God’s not going to take us out of the wilderness, but God will help us in the wilderness.
Being in the wilderness is not a choice, but what we do is a choice.
1 Kings 19:12 (NLT)
12And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper.
1 Kings 19:15 (NLT)
15Then the LORD told him, “Go back the same way you came and travel to the wilderness of Damascus. When you arrive there, anoint Hazael to be king of Aram
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Problem Today-
Psalm 11:3 (NLT)
3The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”
Psalm 12:1 (NLT)
1Help, O LORD, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth!
Romans 7:21-25 (NLT)
21 I have discovered this principle of life—that when I wan
t to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.
24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin
and death? 25Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Answer-
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
First-
Knowledge-
Hosea 4:6 (KJV)
6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Second-God’s Gift of Grace;
Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Grace- God’s divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life;
Influence- The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
Third- Learn what to do, when you don’t know what to do;
2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (KJV)
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Glory- pray, boast, rejoice;
Philippians 4:4-5 (KJV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Ephesians 4:23 (KJV)
23And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
Fourth- Know that if you will choose to go where you should, you will receive what you need.
Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
16So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Psalm 16:11 (NLT)
11You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy
of your presence and the pleasures of
living with you forever.