TITLE: Facing the challenges of life TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRO: Everybody faces challenges, in different level.

The question is How do we face these challenges? To whom we call and where do we go? And what is our response?  Apostle Paul experiences. - I have fought the good fight - I have finished the course - I have kept the faith  Challenges in life may come in the form of trials and temptation. 1 Cor. 10:13 - It is common to every men - God is faithful - God allowed it and it is bearable - God will provide a way out - You can withstand with it with God on your side God purpose for allowing us to experiences different challenges in life 1. To test us 2. To disciplined us 3. To refined us What would be the proper response in life challenges? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pray 1 thess. 5:18 Trust God Prov 3:5-6 Remember His promises 1 Chro. 16:15, psa. 77:11 Fight the good fight of faith 1 Tim. 4:7 Keep the the faith 1 Tim 4:7

Thoughts to ponder: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. God has a say In everything He is in control He has a purpose for every life challenges we are facing He know what he is doing He always want the best for us.