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When overwhelmed and ready to quit, your need is perspective, the antidote to discouragement. Chip shares how to gain this perspective. God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragement A - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4 God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCE R - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8 God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOM T - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12 God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVE Hanging tough in tough times demand we: 1. Get God’s perspective on our circumstances. Jas. 1:9-11 2. Get God’s perspective on our future. -Jas. 1:12a 3. Get God’s perspective on our motivation. -Jas. 1:12a Summary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement! 1. Re-evaluate your circumstances. The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT? 2. Re-evaluate your focus. The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty of God’s PROMISES? 3. Re-evaluate your motivation. The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get relief and please myself? Broadcast Resource Year End Match Additional Resources Connect Partner With Us |