Storms used in this book to represent challenges, trials, temptations, problems are inevitable for man as long as he lives. (Job14:1) However there is consolation for those who have heaven’s Insurance policy against such times (Isa. 43:2).
The book gives practical Biblical principles to deal with major storms that come our way:
1. Financial challenges: Ps. 50:10, Hag. 2:8, Isa. 61:6, Gen. 22:14, Phil. 4:19, Matt. 7:7
2. Health challenges: 1 Pet. 2:24, Jer. 8:22, Isa. 53:5
3. Intellectual challenges: Deut. 28:13, Matt. 6:33, James 1:5
4. Past Mistakes: 2 Cor. 5:17, Phil. 3;13-14
5. Fear: False evidences that appear real. John 10:10, Ps. 27:1, 2 Tim 1:7, Ps. 57:4
Why do we face challenges in life?
1. To test your faith: Remember Abraham, Joseph, David even Jesus all faced challenges.
2. To promote you: God will allow you go through so that He can promote you.
3. To develop your character and make you a better person
4. To give double portioned blessing: Isa. 61:7, Job 42:12.
Does God Love me even in the storm: Yes He does for its whom He loves that He disciplines (Heb. 12:6)
The Holy Spirit is there with you during storms to:
1. Anoint you: Isa. 10:27
2. Empower you: Acts 1:8, Micah 3:8
3. Guide you: John 16:13
4. Comfort you: John 14:16
How can you Ride Above the Storms of Life?
1. Praise and Worship God: John 4:23, Ps. 27:6, Ps. 100:1,
2. Prayer: This is the key to overcome any challenge in life 1 Thes. 5:17, James 5:16
3. Giving Thanks to God despite the storm: 1 Chron. 16:8
4. Having the Holy Spirit: When He lives in you, victory is certain. Acts 1:8
5. Speaking in tongues: Mark 16:17, 1 Cor. 14:2,4
6. Have a positive confession and attitude
Put on the whole Armour of God (Eph. 6:11) when you do God makes available to you during storms:
1. His Presence: Ps. 46:1, Ps. 91:15
2. His Power: Phil. 2:10, Matt. 28:18
3. His Provision: Phil. 4:19
The book is further enriched with practical and biblical examples of men and women who went through different challenges pointing out the keys they used to overcome. The new edition of the book has a new title “Solutions To The Challenges Of Life” watch out for it or make your bookings for a copy.
God bless you and have a Victorious month of August!
Committed to your Personal Development.
Ben Oketola
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