1. HARD TIMES HONEST TRUTHS Against All Odds

2. Easy to miss or avoid the Honest Truth

3. The Honest Truth: Even though nothing can separate us from God we can still feel separated!

4. In part because of misquotes: God never gives you more than you can handle. It is a test. It is your cross to bear.

5. Leads us to believe that we have been singled out for hardship

6. 1 Corinthians 10:13 But God is faithful; He will not suffer you to be tempted beyond that which ye are able to bear, but with the temptation will also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. KJ21

7. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it. The Message

8. 13 No temptation has seized you that isn’t common for people. But God is faithful. He won’t allow you to be tempted beyond your abilities. Instead, with the temptation, God will also supply a way out so that you will be able to endure it. CEB

9. When we feel separated: Call out to God Seek a community of faith to support you Allow others to pray for you Allow others to help you

10. Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

11. With God we beat the odds!