Give up
Mark 8v34
v35 - save carnal life will lose it, lose it, get a higher life
It's about Him, His kingdom - WWJD, it's for Jesus
Examine our lives (our house)
Philippians 1v18 - rejoiced even in prison, he had true spiritual strength
1. The right perspective
We all have problems. People = problems :P
Our problem is not the real problem
It's our perspective - the right evaluation of our circumstance
-looking at things through the Word of God rather than face value
-need to know how to diagnose our problem - look at the right problem
Philippians 1v12 - his chains to palace guards advanced the Gospel
-look at the situation not as the enemy
2. The right priorities
When life gets tough, our priorities need to be clear
-not try to be a man pleaser - public opinion will always change
Philippians 1v15 - he wasn't concerned about the styles or even motives! He still rejoiced that the Gospel is preached
-it doesn't matter that people think that I'm not good, uncool
-get a bit more immune to things - when things go wrong, there must be a purpose
What do you want most this year
-you can't outgive God
3. The right purpose
Focus on what's important
What is living about?
4. We need God's power in our lives
Phil 4v13 - pray in the morning
When the altar is there, the fire will come