Lamentations 2:11 NLT“I have cried until the tears no longer come. My heart is broken, my spirit poured out, as I see what has happened to my people.”

Lamentations 2:11 NLT“I have cried until the tears no longer come. My heart is broken, my spirit poured out, as I see what has happened to my people.”

Lamentations 3:47-48 NLT“We have suffered terror and pitfalls, ruin and destruction. Streams of tears flow from my eyes because of the destruction of my people.”

Lamentations 3:47-48 NLT“We have suffered terror and pitfalls, ruin and destruction. Streams of tears flow from my eyes because of the destruction of my people.”

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?

#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

When we face a crisis, the first thing we need to do is_________ ____.

When we face a crisis, the first thing we need to do is_________ ____.

focus onfocus on

(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

GodGod

Lamentations 3:28-29 Message“When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions. Wait for hope to appear.”

Lamentations 3:28-29 Message“When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions. Wait for hope to appear.”

Matthew 6:6 Message“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense His grace.”

Matthew 6:6 Message“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense His grace.”

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?

#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

When we face a crisis, the first thing we need to do is_________ ____.

When we face a crisis, the first thing we need to do is_________ ____.

focus onfocus on

(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

GodGod

Crisis situations have a way of making us focus on ____________ _______________!

Crisis situations have a way of making us focus on ____________ _______________!

what is reallywhat is reallyimportant in lifeimportant in life

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?

#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

Fear ___________!Fear ___________!paralyzes usparalyzes us

(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Ask God to ________________.Ask God to ________________.#2.#2. remove your fearsremove your fears

Lamentations 3:55-57 GN“From the bottom of the pit I cried out to You, O Lord. And when I begged You to listen to my cry You heard me. And You answered me and told me not to be afraid.”

Lamentations 3:55-57 GN“From the bottom of the pit I cried out to You, O Lord. And when I begged You to listen to my cry You heard me. And You answered me and told me not to be afraid.”

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How To Deal With FearHow To Deal With Fear

1.1. TruthTruth

John 8:32“Then you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

John 8:32“Then you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

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How To Deal With FearHow To Deal With Fear

1.1. TruthTruth

Most fears are based on ____, _____________, _________.Most fears are based on ____, _____________, _________.

lieslies

A child is born with only 2 fears.A child is born with only 2 fears.

_____________._____________.1.1. Fear of fallingFear of falling

misconceptionsmisconceptions prejudicesprejudices

_________________._________________.2.2. Fear of loud noisesFear of loud noises

______________

How To Deal With FearHow To Deal With Fear

1.1. TruthTruth

F - ___________E - ___________A - ___________R - ___________

F - ___________E - ___________A - ___________R - ___________

Fear really means:Fear really means:

FalseFalse

AppearingAppearingRealReal

EvidenceEvidence

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How To Deal With FearHow To Deal With Fear

1.1. TruthTruth

You get rid of fear by _______ ________________.You get rid of fear by _______ ________________.

2.2. fillingfillingyour life with loveyour life with love

You get rid of fear by _______ ____________.You get rid of fear by _______ ____________.

3.3. livinglivinga life of faitha life of faith

Psalm 34:4 NLT“I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me, freeing me from all my fears.”

Psalm 34:4 NLT“I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me, freeing me from all my fears.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, and of power and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, and of power and of a sound mind.”

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?

#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Ask God to ________________.Ask God to ________________.#2.#2. remove your fearsremove your fears

Believe that God will ______ ____.Believe that God will ______ ____.

#3.#3. restorerestoreyouyou

Lamentation 5:21“Restore us O Lord and bring us back to You again. Give us back the joys we once had.”

Lamentation 5:21“Restore us O Lord and bring us back to You again. Give us back the joys we once had.”

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?

#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Ask God to ________________.Ask God to ________________.#2.#2. remove your fearsremove your fears

Believe that God will ______ ____.Believe that God will ______ ____.

#3.#3. restorerestoreyouyou

‘Born again’ means: _______ _____, ______________.‘Born again’ means: _______ _____, ______________.

a fresha freshstartstart a new directiona new direction

Revelation 3:20“Behold I stand at the door and knock and if any man opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with Him.”

Revelation 3:20“Behold I stand at the door and knock and if any man opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with Him.”

_______ what cannot be changed._______ what cannot be changed.

What should I do when I go through a crisis?What should I do when I go through a crisis?

1.1. Accept Accept

Focus on what is ____, ________ ______.Focus on what is ____, ________ ______.

2.2. leftleft not whatnot whatis lostis lost

Jonah 2:7“When I lost all hope I once again turned my thoughts to the Lord.”

Jonah 2:7“When I lost all hope I once again turned my thoughts to the Lord.”

Lamentations 3: 25-26“The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in Him so it is best for us to wait in patience; to wait for Him to save us.”

Lamentations 3: 25-26“The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in Him so it is best for us to wait in patience; to wait for Him to save us.”

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?

#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Ask God to ________________.Ask God to ________________.#2.#2. remove your fearsremove your fears

Believe that God will ______ ____.Believe that God will ______ ____.

#3.#3. restorerestoreyouyou

Remember what never _______!Remember what never _______!#4.#4. changeschanges

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Focus your _______________.Focus your _______________.#1.#1. attention on Godattention on God

Ask God to ________________.Ask God to ________________.#2.#2. remove your fearsremove your fears

Believe that God will ______ ____.Believe that God will ______ ____.

#3.#3. restorerestoreyouyou

Remember what never _______!Remember what never _______!#4.#4. changeschanges

Remember that God is still __ _______!Remember that God is still __ _______!

1.1. inincontrolcontrol

Proverbs 3:5-6“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.”

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Remember what never _______!Remember what never _______!#4.#4. changeschanges

Remember that God is still __ _______!Remember that God is still __ _______!

1.1. inincontrolcontrol

God loves ________________ _____________!God loves ________________ _____________!

2.2. you and will neveryou and will neverstop loving youstop loving you

Lamentations 3:19-23 MESLamentations 3:19-23 MES

“I’ll never forget this trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all. The feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one thing I remember and remembering it I keep a grip on hope. God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out. His merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every

“I’ll never forget this trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all. The feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one thing I remember and remembering it I keep a grip on hope. God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out. His merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every

morning. How Great is your faith-fulness.”morning. How Great is your faith-fulness.”

John 3:16“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?How Do We Find the Strength to Go On?(4 Principles From Jeremiah)(4 Principles From Jeremiah)

Remember what never _______!Remember what never _______!#4.#4. changeschanges

Remember that God is still __ _______!Remember that God is still __ _______!

1.1. inincontrolcontrol

God loves ________________ _____________!God loves ________________ _____________!

2.2. you and will neveryou and will neverstop loving youstop loving you

God is ___________!God is ___________!3.3. all you needall you need

Lamentation 3:24“Deep in my heart I say, The Lord is all I need I can depend on Him.”

Lamentation 3:24“Deep in my heart I say, The Lord is all I need I can depend on Him.”

GodGod…is in control…is in control

…still loves you…still loves you…is all you need…is all you need