Lesson 6

When you get in storm of life, how do you handle it? To be truthful I handle it with my emotions first. Then I cry out to God and ask for Him for help me through it. Now I go through a up and down rollercoaster at times. I ask God how can I come through it so he will be seen in my life? I struggle at times. I have a tendancy to cry out and get anxious. I have to go into God's Word to get my help and promises to get me through it. God is my refuge and my help.

Do you want to run and hide? Not really, years ago I use to...

So you blame other's. Do you blame God? I remember years ago when I had such bad spells with migraines and I would ask the Lord just get me through it Lord. I hurt so bad.... It is hard for me to even think of blaming God. I just know in my heart he is with me and my family.

Do you turn to God first? Well I run to him but I first try and figure what is going on. Or do you turn
to someone or something else? I have a tendancy to call a friend to pray for me and then I seek God. I like to share my misery at times. I am becoming more dependant on the Lord in the last couple years. Don't use phone much unless I just need prayer when I am weak.

What is the difference between seeking shelter and hiding in fear? Seeking shelter in the arms of God is a safe place and he hides me when I am fearful. I believe hiding in fear is not dealing with the issue head on. It is easy to run from problems or testing but if I can look at the bigger picture of my character being brought under God's training I can seek him and know he will keep me safe.

Look up the following verses

Psalm 55:2 Lord hear my cry for I am anxious and cannot sleep over the trouble I am having. My soul is very restless and in agony.

Isaiah 26:3 Lord Jesus when I trust in you my mind will have perfect peace because I lean on you.

Romans 12:2 Lord conform my mind and transform me into the person you would have me be. Help me to discern your good, pleasing, and perfect will for my life. Lord, protect my mind from the world and its ways.

What does God want you to know here? He wants to change my heart and renew my mind to his will for my life.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is Mammy when she trusts confidently in the Lord. She will be like a tree planted in water with many roots. She will not fear any fear when the heat comes(Testing), her being will be hid in Jesus her Lord, and even in the wilderness times she will trust in the Lord. She will be fruitful no matter what life brings into her path.