Embracing the Moment

How do feel when you think of these terms? What do these images

bring to you mind? Do you relive specific events which have occured

in your life? How do you handle or cope with difficult circumstances

in your life?

When we face difficult times we have an opportunity to experience

God in a deeper way. Take these steps when you find yourself in

difficult circumstances.

Do not be blinded by circumstances, afraid, discouraged, bitter,

or complain. How do you intially react when you find yourself in

a challenging situation? We should look to God first. He is our best

resource and He is always there to hear us when we call on Him.

Peace Speaker Video (click on link to watch)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4-SiXLYdUU

Example: When you leave a dark theater and enter into the

sunshine the light can be blinding.
This can be similar when you encounter dark times in your life.

If God revealed too much ahead of what we see right now (the step

we are on) it might be more than we could handle.

If you are a believer you have hope in God and you can depend on

Him through difficult times.

You can tell God how you feel. He is a great listener and counselor.

Ask Him to help you overcome the challenges in your life.

Page 43 "When you take the first step to embrace God in your

circumstances, He will go the distance to embrace you."

What is the first step to embracing God in your circumstances?

When things get tough know that God will guide you through

if you let Him. Pray for God to reveal Himself to you when you

experience negative emotions.
God sees and understands even when we do not. He can be trusted.

He is all we need.


Omartian, Stormie. Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On: Trusting God in The Tough times. Eugene, Ore.: Harvest House, 2008. Print.

Weekly Reading

This upcoming Wednesday we will be completing our discussion of Chapter 4 "Embracing the Moment" and begin studying Chapter 5 "Dancing in the Footlights. Look for more detailed information on these chapters next week.

In the meantime remember if you are going through a difficult time seek God first and embrace the moment. If you ask God to show you how He is working through your circumstances He will. Through everything you experince in life He is preparing your for eternity. Remember keep your mind on God He will give you perfect peace. Isaiah 26:3

Beginning to See the Light

Omartian, Stormie. Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On: Trusting God in the Tough times. Eugene, Ore. : Harvest House, 2008. Print.

Learning to Walk

Through this unpredictable journey God is molding us into vessels He can use to bring glory to Him and draw men unto Himself.

The Potter's Hand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDAITgJXO1I

Omartian, Stormie. Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On: Trusting God in the Tough Times. Eugene, Ore.: Harvest House, 2008. Print.

Refusing to be Afraid of the Dark

Gonna Be Worth It

No matter what circumstances you find yourself in remember that if you are God's child He is working all things together for your good. It is "Gonna Be Worth It" when all is said and done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQVmR0jV52A&feature=related

Omartian, Stormie. Just Enough Light for the Step I am On: Trusting God in the Tough times. Eugene, Ore.: Harvest House, 2008. Print.

Help! I'm in the dark....What do I do now?

Stop what you are doing.

Look for God's light.

Listen for His voice.

"In your dark times reach out and take God's hand; He will guide you safely through the dark."