Following are some possible reasons why God allows trials and suffering. Study each of the Scriptures, and write down what you learn. Then choose the top three or four that you think may be applicable in your situation.
- Un-confessed sin – 1 Corinthians 11:30, 2 Kings 5:15-27
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Homework
Romans 8:26-39 – God’s love is so magnificent, greater than we can practically comprehend.
- Does your sin separate you from God’s love?
- Does God’s love leave you to wallow in your sin? (Titus 2:11-14)
II Peter 1:9 – Have you forgotten what you are? What you were? (II Corinthians 6:9-...
1. Identify what was going on when the upset occurred (time, place, people, situation).
2. What were you thinking and feeling as it was going on?
3. What did you do in response?
4. What did you seek to accomplish by that response?
5. What was the result?
biblical counseling, counseling worksheet, co...
In the “God” column, write out how each area in the middle column can honor God.
In the “sin” column, write out how each of these areas can ruin you for God’s intended purpose
for you – to honor God, glorify Him, and enjoy Him forever.
| God | Me | Sin |
|---|---|---|
| Life as a follower of Jesu | ...
Do you agree with the following thoughts or statements? Please rate yourself honestly.
1. I can prove to you that there are reasons why I’m involved with my addiction, and why I need my addiction. “I need a hit and here’s why….” “I can’t make it to my Addictions class because…..”
How can I overcome sinful fear?
1. Develop a strong God focus.
- Recognize that God is in control (Acts 17:24-27).
- Confront and confess my lust for control (1 John 1:9).
- Allow God to be God (Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 46:1-10).
2. Develop love as the antidote to fear (1 John 4:15-21, 2 Timothy 1:7)
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