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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

FOUR LESSONS GOD TEACHES US AS HE PREPARES OUR HEARTS FOR GREATNESS

1. HE is worthy of praise.

In loss and suffering, we realize the greatness of God. That is, our own powerlessness reminds us of His awesome power.

2. HE is to be trusted.

Through loss, God keeps His promises. He continues and finishes the work He begins in us.

3. HE is to be feared.

David learned, during this very difficult period of his life, to fear God. And the more we fear God, the less we fear everything and everyone else.

4. We are to walk before HIM.

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