Nov 26, 2023
What to Do When the Bottom Falls Out
Series: Daniel
We’ve all had days when things just seemed to go from bad to worse; times when it may have felt like the bottom dropped out of our lives. Things like serious injuries & illnesses, loss of possessions due to fire, tough struggles at work, financial issues, relational issues, and more. Our challenge in those moments is to remember that God is greater than the problems we face. Prayer needs to be our first line of defense when facing problems.
When the bottom dropped out of the lives of Daniel and his companions, they turned to God, and they give us some wonderful examples to learn from: 1) We Must Make Prayer Our Priority; 2) We Should Avoid Seeking Alternatives to Prayer; 3) Prayer Acknowledges Our Need for God’s Provision.
When the bottom falls out of our lives, we need to fall to our knees in prayer.
Daniel 2:1-18
Nov. 26, 2023
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- Nov 26, 2023What to Do When the Bottom Falls Out
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