DON’T DESPAIR AND WISH TO DIE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 Kings 19:1-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defn: Despair = “The feeling that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation” (Cambridge Dictionary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Elijah was a great prophet, but at some point he lost hope and prayed to die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lessons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Remember what the Lord has done whenever challenges come your way. James 5:16-17, Psalm 77:1-5; 9-15, Hebrews 13:7-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Know that God is able to strengthen you again. 1 Kings 19:3-9, Isaiah 40:25-31<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Know that God has not finished with you yet. 1 Kings 19:13-17, Philippians 3:7-14<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proverb 3:5-6, Matthew 11:28-29<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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