Trying Times And Patience

Opening Prayer: Father, please send me needed interventions in this trying period and teach how to be patient and wait for your promises.

Memory Verse: “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” – Romans 12:12 (KJV)

Bible Text: James 1:2-4 (KJV)

Lesson Introduction: Trying times are periods of difficulty or hardship, but a Christian should remain unperturbed because there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Lesson Outline One: What Are Trying Times?

Trying times are described as difficult situations or hardship, times of troubles and struggles, times that make someone trigger “suicide thought” because of lack of support, times of test of loyalty to divinity or God’s agenda, times of waiting for God’s intervention, time of secret weeping, test of strength, patience and endurance, time of ‘no help received’ and situation getting worse and complicated, time of closed heaven, all efforts become fruitless, time of abandonment and inflow of undesirable thoughts, and time of seeking God’s face for immediate intervention and resolution.

Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley…”

Romans 5:3-4 – “We also glory in our sufferings…”

James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you face trials…”

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – “We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed…”

Psalm 34:17-18 – “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted…”

Lesson Outline Two: Learn To Be Patient

To be patient means to have the ability to wait without becoming upset or angry, exercising self-control, refraining from complaining, controlling your emotions and intentions, and being calm and relying on divine inputs.

Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him…”

Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good…”

James 5:7-8 – “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming…”

Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding…”

Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength…”

Why Do You Need Patience?

Impatience causes stress, unresolved stress affects your well-being, impatience may cause one to take wrong and deadly decisions, and impatience incurs curses or God’s anger.

Proverbs 14:17 – “A quick-tempered person does foolish things…”

Psalm 106:13-15 – “They rushed into sin; they did not wait for his counsel…”

Matthew 26:40-41 – “Could you not keep watch for one hour?”

1 Samuel 13:11-12 – “I forced myself to offer the burnt offering.”

Summary: In waiting on God for His intervention, the solution is always lasting and yielding, no matter the situation, brethren Wait till God acts.

Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart…”

Isaiah 49:23 – “Those who hope in me will not be disappointed.”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good…”

Psalm 130:5-6 – “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits…”

Conclusion: Believers should learn to wait on God during trying times.

Prayer Points

1. Father, In the mighty name of Jesus Christ! see me through all difficult situations am passing! Amen!

Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.”

Isaiah 43:2-3 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – “We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed.”

2. Father, deliver me from all troubles and struggles in Jesus Christ name I pray! Amen!

Psalm 50:15 – “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you.”

Isaiah 46:10 – “I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked.”

2 Peter 2:9 – “The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations.”

3. Father save all those that are planning suicide because of lack of support in Jesus Christ name! Amen.

Psalm 34:17-18 – “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart.”

Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden.”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

4. Lord in the mighty name of Jesus Christ! Establish your divine agenda in this trying period.

Isaiah 46:10 – “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.”

Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Psalm 33:11 – “The counsel of the Lord stands forever.”

5. Father, pour your Spirit of intercession on all believers in this challenging time.

Romans 8:26-27 – “The Spirit helps us in our weaknesses.”

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.”

Jude 1:20 – “Building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.”

Bible Study

Psalm 23:4

Isaiah 41:10

Philippians 4:13

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Hebrews 13:6

May these scriptures strengthen your faith and prayers, amen!

SALIENT POINT:

WAITING ON GOD: THE KEY TO OVERCOMING HARDSHIP.

May God answer your prayers, provide comfort, and guide you through challenging times.

Remember, God is always with you, and His love endures forever.

Have a blessed day!

God bless!

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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