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OVERCOMING CHALLENGES(3)

Text: 1 Samuel  30:6  

 *And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.* 

Personal encouragement must be done in the Lord  and not in yourself. The moment David encouraged himself in the Lord,, he received help. David asked Abiathar the priest to bring him the ephod for consultation. This is more like consulting God iin the place of prayer.. 

Philippians 4:6 shows us the  3 necessary keys to overcoming challenges :

"Be careful for *nothing* ; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God"

1. Being  careful for nothing. is to avoid anxiety and worry in the face of distress, pressure or challenges. This must be a deliberate step you must take. 

No matter the challenges  that may come your way, you must not allow fear and anxiety  overthrow your faith in God.  

God told Joshua in Joshua 1 to be *strong* and of a *good courage* four times. God knew that  Joshua would not be able to possess the inheritance(the promise lands) given to Israel without *Boldness* and *Courage* in Him. 

2. Pray: *Staying in the place of prayer offers you the opportunity of beholding God and your challenges as they truly are-God is magnified and your mountains fade away*  In prayer, you see the  power and majesty of God and your mountains become level ground. 

3. Thanksgiving: This is an attitude that must always accompany  our prayer and supplication.

 *Thanksgiving is the posture which builds your faith and cause the peace of God, (which passes all understanding) keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus* .Philippians 4:7.


David received a soothing response when he prayed. His big challenge came down crumbling after he inquired from the Lord. 


Though the Amalekites had left for some days after their invasion, God told David:

 .....Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. 1 Samuel 30:8


In the name of Jesus Christ that is above every other name, you shall recover all your losses.  And you shall surmount all  insurmountable in your life.  Amen. 


You are more than conqueror in Jesus name. 


Bible Reading :  1 Samuel 30:3-20.


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