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Growing in Our Adversity

November 24, 2020
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Like any good father, God wants to see His children grow. And His primary way of growing our faith is through adversity—there simply is no more effective way of deepening our relationship with Him. But we must choose to view adversity as an opportunity, rather than as an obstacle. When we do that, we grow in our Christlikeness. Adversity is a given. Growth is optional.

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Adversity is a universal human experience—and not one that we particularly enjoy. When uncertainty, pain, and trials come our way, we usually react with blame, denial, or self-pity. Those responses, while normal, aren't especially helpful. Since we are guaranteed adversity in this life, we need to know the best way to respond. Yes, adversity can be prolonged and painful. But, when we seek the Lord in the midst of it, He uses it for our ultimate good.
November 23, 2020
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When we think of praise, times of joy, happiness, and good fortune probably come to mind. What about when those seasons of difficulty, hardship, and persecution come, though? Is praise still appropriate then? According to Dr. Stanley, you and I will never understand the real power of praise until we go through tough times.
November 21, 2020
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When we are facing a crucial decision and are seeking the Lord's direction and guidance, we want to be sure we are hearing from Him correctly. Peace will follow if we've heard the voice of God and commit to obey Him. These things are not learned overnight. They take time and a heart that is constantly seeking the Lord. Stay faithful—the Lord will honor those who listen and obey Him.
November 20, 2020
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When we are facing a crucial decision and are seeking the Lord's direction and guidance, we want to be sure we are hearing from Him correctly. Peace will follow if we've heard the voice of God and commit to obey Him. These things are not learned overnight. They take time and a heart that is constantly seeking the Lord. Stay faithful—the Lord will honor those who listen and obey Him.
November 19, 2020
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We know God clearly speaks to us through His Word, the Holy Spirit, our circumstances, and other people. He does this so we will understand the truth and be conformed to it and share it with others. Be sure you're listening to God by accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior, reading His Word, and fellowshipping with a church that teaches the truth of Scripture. Also, evaluate your life often to be sure you are constantly listening to God.
November 18, 2020
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We know God clearly speaks to us through His Word, the Holy Spirit, our circumstances, and other people. He does this so we will understand the truth and be conformed to it and share it with others. Be sure you're listening to God by accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior, reading His Word, and fellowshipping with a church that teaches the truth of Scripture. Also, evaluate your life often to be sure you are constantly listening to God.
November 17, 2020
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The Lord is not vague. When He speaks to us, He always has something very specific to share, and He doesn't hesitate or waver in His communication. God speaks to us through His Word, the Holy Spirit, our circumstances, and other people. We can either listen to Him passively—without intending to change—or we can listen aggressively, ready to apply truth to our lives and be conformed by it.
November 16, 2020
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What is necessary to truly praise and worship God? Can someone just show up at a church and start praising and worshipping God? In this message, Dr. Stanley explains that, oftentimes, we make a lot of preparation to attend church but don't prepare to truly praise the living God. Don't pay 'lip service' to God anymore. Learn to worship Him in spirit and truth.
November 14, 2020
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The Lord is not vague. When He speaks to us, He always has something very specific to share, and He doesn't hesitate or waver in His communication. God speaks to us through His Word, the Holy Spirit, our circumstances, and other people. We can either listen to Him passively—without intending to change—or we can listen aggressively, ready to apply truth to our lives and be conformed by it.
November 13, 2020
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Learning to listen to God is one of the most essential parts of the Christian life. Our God is not a speechless God; He desires both to hear us and be heard by us. If we want to hear from God, we need to set aside time to be alone with Him. We also need to obey His Word so we can stand before Him with clean, pure hearts, ready and willing to listen to His loving guidance.
November 12, 2020
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About In Touch Ministries

In Touch Ministries is the broadcast teaching ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley.

About Dr. Charles Stanley

Dr. Charles Stanley

September 25, 1932 – April 18, 2023

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta for more than fifty years. He was also the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author, who wrote more than seventy books encouraging people to seek Jesus as their Savior and know Him as their wise and loving Lord. 

Known to audiences around the world through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love.”

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In Touch Ministries
PO Box 7900
Atlanta, GA 30357


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1-800-468-6824