Prayer

Resilience
How many times did you think about giving up?
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for
good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Resilience - the capacity to recover quickly from

difficulties; toughness. Oxford Dictionary
The American Psychological Association (2014) defines
resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of
adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or even significant sources of
stress
Preaching – Development
How many times did Joseph think about giving up?
 Genesis 37 to 41 - Joseph’s journey/story
 Life story of resilience
Conclusion – Not giving up
 Psalm 46:10

“[a]Stop striving and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the [b]nations, I will be exalted on the
earth.”

Resilient People Know How to Be Still

Because noise often causes stress, you need to start your
morning with God instead of with your phone, TV, radio, or
social media feeds. Be still, be quiet, and be open to the work
God wants to do in you make a habit of meditating on his Word
and being in his presence.