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      • KEEPS ME HOPEFUL

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      A Faith That Keeps Me Hopeful

      Rick Warren | August 2, 2020

      We can handle an enormous amount of frustration, delays, and pain — as long as we have hope. But when hope is gone, we simply give up. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren continues our study through the Book of James by providing seven reasons you can always have hope, based on the promises found in God’s Word.

      Message Action Plan

      Message Action Plan

      Three Essential Questions
      After watching the message take some time reflect on the following three questions.

      1. What did you hear? What point in this message was most impactful for you?
      2. What do you think? How did this message challenge, change, or affirm your thinking?
      3. What will you do? How will you put into practice what you've learned today?

      "You must be patient. Keep your hopes high, for the day of the Lord's coming is near."   James 5:8

      "Do not give up hope!"    James 5:8 (NCV, GW, ICB)

      HOW FAITH IN GOD AND FAITH IN HIS WORD KEEPS US HOPEFUL IN DIFFICULT TIMES

      WE HAVE HOPE...

      1.  BECAUSE WE KNOW THE DIFFICULTIES WON'T LAST

      "Take the old prophets as your mentors. They put up with anything, went through everything, and never once quit, all the time honoring God."                                                                                                  James 5:10 (MES)

      "We fix our attention, not on the things that are seen, but on things that are unseen, because what can be seen is temporary and will last only for a short time, but what cannot be seen will last forever." 2 Corinthians 4:18 (TEV)

      2.  BECAUSE WE KNOW GOD WILL USE IT FOR OUR GOOD

      "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."       Romans 8:28 (NIV)

      "My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything!"                                                                     James 1:2-4 (NCV & NLT)

      3.  BECAUSE WE KNOW GETTING IRRITATED DOESN'T HELP

      "Always be slow to become angry because human anger will never achieve God's righteous purpose."   James 1:19-20

      "Don't complain or grumble against each other, or you will be judged by God who is standing right at the door!"          James 5:9

      4.  BECAUSE WE KNOW TRUSTING GOD PLEASES HIM

      "Abraham believed God, and because of his faith God accepted him as righteous. And so Abraham was called God's friend."       James 2:23 (TEV)

      ACTION PLAN:In your quiet time, consider what it means to be God's friend and compare your earthly friendships with your friendship with God. Ask God to soften your heart towards him, to increase your intimacy with him and to see him as your best friend. Ask him to give you the desire to spend more time with him.

      5.  BECAUSE WE KNOW JESUS IS COMING BACK SOMEDAY!

      "I am going away to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may be where I am!"John 14:2-3

      "Be patient. Stay steady and strong because the Lord could arrive at any time."James 5:8 (MES)

      6.  BECAUSE WE KNOW THIS IS NOT THE END OF THE STORY

      "What a gift life is to those who stay the course! You've heard of Job's staying power, and you know how God brought it all together for him at the end. That's because God cares, cares right down to the last detail." James 5:11 (MES)

      ACTION PLAN: When God blessed Job in the latter part of his life, he blessed him more than he had been blessed during the first part of his life. Job's "new normal" was unlike what he previously experienced. As God wants you to put your hope in him and trust him with all the details of your life, pray about your fears and the uncertainty this pandemic has brought. Ask him to take your fears and replace them with the hope that he is not finished with your story, and that he cares about every detail of your life.

      7.  BECAUSE WE KNOW WE WILL BE REWARDED ONE DAY!

      "Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him!" James 1:12 (TEV)

      "What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later!"
      Romans 8:18 (NLT)

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      More from this series

      More from this series

      A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
      March 15 - November 8, 2020
      • When Your Plan Doesn’t Match God’s Plan
        November 8, 2020
      • Having The Mind Of Christ During An Election
        November 1, 2020
      • A Faith That Can Heal Illnesses
        October 25, 2020
      • A Faith That Can Transform Weaknesses
        October 18, 2020
      • A Faith Known For Integrity
        October 11, 2020
      • A Faith That Helps Me See The Truth
        October 4, 2020
      • A Faith That Handles Wealth Wisely
        September 27, 2020
      • A Faith That Doesn’t Need To Hoard
        September 20, 2020
      • A Faith That Knows The End Of The Story
        September 13, 2020
      • A Faith That Passes The Tests Of Life
        September 6, 2020
      • A Faith That Doesn't Hold On To Hurt
        August 30, 2020
      • A Faith That Reduces Quarreling
        August 23, 2020
      • A Faith for Facing an Uncertain Future
        August 16, 2020
      • A Faith That Keeps Me From Playing God In The Lives Of Others
        August 9, 2020
      • A Faith That Keeps Me Hopeful
        August 2, 2020
      • A Faith That Makes Me More Merciful & Less Judgmental
        July 26, 2020
      • A Faith That Helps Me Filter What I Say
        July 19, 2020
      • A Faith That Handles Delays Patiently
        June 27, 2020
      • A Faith That De-Escalates Conflict
        June 21, 2020
      • A Faith That Plants Seeds Of Peace
        June 7, 2020
      • Real Faith Versus Fake Faith
        May 31, 2020
      • A Faith That Loves My Neighbor As Myself
        May 24, 2020
      • A Faith That Leads To Emotional Health: Part 2
        May 10, 2020
      • A Faith That Leads To Emotional Health: Part 1
        May 3, 2020
      • A Faith That Anchors Me In Storms
        April 19, 2020
      • A Faith That Counters My Bad Habits
        April 5, 2020
      • A Faith That Makes Tough Choices Easier
        March 29, 2020
      • A Faith That Isn’t Troubled by Troubles
        March 22, 2020
      • A Faith That Walks Through the Valley of Virus
        March 15, 2020
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