Memory Verse for the Week: Joshua 1:8 (ESV)

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INTRO: When have you faced something far beyond your abilities?

GOD PREPARES SERVANTS
When have you had an experience and the true benefits only became obvious later?

GOD DEFINES SUCCESS
What is your definition of success?

GOD PROVIDES STRENGTH
How does Jesus free us from the fear of failure?

YOU CAN PRAY WITH US …

1. Praise God that He is never caught by surprise and never wastes a single experience in our lives. Worship Him, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for using both our joys and trials to prepare us for good success and good works.

2. Where have you been tempted to trust your own strength, abilities, accomplishments, or plans rather than the Lord? How have fear, anxiety, or a desire for comfort kept you from obeying God?

3. Thank Jesus that He is the true and better Joshua who perfectly obeyed the Father, courageously faced the cross, and secured eternal rest for His people. Give thanks that He not only calls you to courage but also provides everything needed for faithful obedience through His Spirit.

4. Who in your life is facing a difficult assignment, painful trial, uncertain future, strained relationship, or season of suffering? Pray that they would be strengthened by God's presence to be strong and very courageous.

5. Ask the Holy Spirit to make you strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ask Him to help you define success as faithfulness rather than achievement.