"Downcast" series

I heard another sermon on "Downcast" which I will share

It's based on scripture from 2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline.

Alot of times when we become downcast it can be a fear or dread of the future.

A dread of the future can cause you to:

1. Rely on your own strength..You think you can control or fix things....instead you need to rely on the power of God

In order to rely on that power from God we need to
a surrender...give over our agenda to God's will
b. Pray...the power of prayer and that connection or conversation with God is important
c. Scripture...Stay in the word of God everyday...it is truth
d. Community...Surround yourself with Christians who love and support you
e. Suffering...know that there is suffering ..it's not easy ...but God is with you every step

2. Place conditions on others and yourself that are wrong....The need for agape(unconditional) love is important at this time

3. Make irrational decisions....Self control is important..Don't make life changing decisions during this time