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Seven verses to help you calm your anxious thoughts. 1. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” - Psalm 56:3 2. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27 3. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7 4. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” - Psalm 94:19 5. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28-30 6. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” - Isaiah 26:3 7. “Do not be anxious about anything… the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7

Slide 1: When life feels heavy, hold onto these verses. Slide 2: You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, - Isaiah 26:3 Slide 3: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - Psalm 46:1 Slide 4: He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. - Psalm 23:2-3 Slide 5: Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. - Psalm 30:5

Slide 1: Trusting God is easy when life is good. But what about when it’s hard? Slide 2: When the prayers feel unanswered. When the waiting feels too long. When the outcome feels uncertain. Slide 3: Trusting God doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It's believing He does. Slide 4: If you’re in a difficult season right now: God hasn’t forgotten you. He's working it all out, even if you can't see it.

Peace is not found in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of Christ. 1. Faith doesn’t remove difficulty. It prepares us for it. 2. “In this world you will have trouble.” — John 16:33 3. Peace is available only in Him. 4. “In me you may have peace.” — John 16:33 5. Jesus has already promised victory. 6. “Take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 7. Trouble may surround you, but peace is within reach.

Slide 1: God turns broken things into beautiful things Slide 2: God turns broken things into beautiful things Slide 3: God turns broken things into beautiful things

Freedom isn’t rebelling against the system

1. You’ll never have all the answers. 2. But you have access to the Holy Spirit. 3. And He has all the answers you need.

Your life produces fruit. Not apples or peaches or pears…

Dead things come alive in the name of Jesus

Courage isn’t the absence of fear

Some reminders for your soul this summer:

Slide 1: Joy is still possible in hard seasons. Slide 2: Be honest with God. Bring all your emotions to Him. God can handle it. Slide 3: Remember that seasons change. What feels painful today won't last forever. God is at work. Slide 4: Stay connected in community. It's easy to isolate in hard seasons, but don't. Healing can happen when we walk through it with others. Slide 5: Fix your eyes on God. Trust that He is still good. Hold on to His promises. Slide 6: If you’re in a hard season right now, remember this: God has not left you. Even here, joy can still be found.

Fear is a liar

Slide 1: Bring your questions. Slide 2: Bring your worries. Slide 3: Bring your whole self. Slide 4: There’s room for you.

Slide 1: God's Word doesn’t just inform you. It transforms you. Slide 2: "For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." - Hebrews 4:12 Slide 3: Every time you sit with Scripture, the Holy Spirit is doing powerful work within you.

(1) Worship on the beach. (2) Pray on the road trip. (3) Read Scripture in nature. (4) You may be on vacation. Your faith shouldn’t be.

(1) When the worship song is your favorite… (2) When you just aren’t feeling that one… (3) He is still worthy to be praised.

(1) Pray before. (2) Pray after. (3) Pray in the middle. (4) Never stop talking to God.

How to hear God in a noisy world.

We need people in our lives who will…

His love endures for awhile. His love endures if you’re lovable enough. His love endures as long as other people’s love. His love endures forever.

(1) We aren’t spectators(2) We aren’t superstars(3) We’re no lone rangers(4) We’re just people…(5) Working together…(6) For God’s glory

(1) God doesn’t need your money.(2) God wants your heart.(3) But Jesus tells us: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)(4) Giving isn’t about the receiver. It’s about the giver’s heart. Your heart.(5) God wants your heart. And the way you use money steers your heart.(6) Steer it toward God.