Shipwrecked & Stranded “A Time for Strength” 2 Corinthians 12: 1 - 10
Storms & Struggles provide Opportunities to Grow Stronger!
Story of Jake Olson
Without Adversity there is NO Learning… Growth… Discoveries!
A Smooth Sea “NEVER makes a skillful Mariner”
Would you rather have a surgeon who has never encountered complications to operate on you?
FEAR of Adversity & Storms WEARS US DOWN instead of enabling strength within us!
Paul’s Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh
Paul’s Thorn? Many different ideas… “A Source of Continued Annoyance or Trouble!”
to help us overcome Storms! Paul provides us with three Challenging Spiritual Insights to help us overcome Storms!
1. His Grace is Sufficient 2. When weak, I am strong! 3. Joyfully Embrace Adversity
We Have Learned Storms: Are Unavoidable! Are Opportunities to Grow! Require Faith!
SO WHAT?
How can I Weather Storms: Believe!!! Courage to Keep Moving! Envision a Better Future!
Shipwrecked & Stranded “A Time for Strength” 2 Corinthians 12: 1 - 10