July 28, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 14:22–33, Matthew 8:23–27
Fear is a normal part of life—it keeps us safe from harm. But fear can also control our lives and keep us from taking risks or trying new things. When we face fear, we get forgetful. We forget what God has done in our lives, and in the lives of the people around us.
THE BIG IDEA: When life isn’t fair, worship and remember God—He’s not finished.
Struggling with Worship
July 21, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • James 1:2–4, Habakkuk 3, 1 Peter 4:12–13
When we face problems with fear, we get forgetful. We forget what God has done in our lives, and in the lives of the people around us. Habakkuk’s choice to worship and remember provide us all with an example when life isn’t fair.
THE BIG IDEA: When life isn’t fair, worship and remember God—He’s not finished.
Struggling with Waiting
July 14, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • Habakkuk 2, James 1:2–4
None of us like waiting. Whether it’s waiting in traffic, waiting in line at Walmart, or waiting in a waiting room at the doctor’s office. Waiting is so hard for us, because we’re not in control, and we cannot speed up the process. All there is to do is…….wait. But what we learn is that God doesn’t waste the waiting. He’s not just working on your circumstance—He’s working on you.
THE BIG IDEA: When life isn’t fair, wait and watch—God is in control.
Struggling with Faith
July 7, 2024 • Chris Edmondson • Habakkuk 1, James 1:2–4
Habakkuk has become nicknamed by many scholars as "The Doubting Prophet" because he was willing to question God. Habakkuk wrestled with God through some tough issues and questions. We still ask God many of these same questions today. Habakkuk's struggle is important to understanding our relationship with God and how we relate to him in the tough times.
THE BIG IDEA: When life isn’t fair, complain and doubt—but hold on to God.
