August 10, 2025
SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalms 1:1-3; Ecclesiastes 3:1
The Four Seasons of Life
Psalms 1:1-3; Ecclesiastes 3:1
HOW TO RESPOND TO THE SEASONS OF LIFE…
- Choose faith over frustration
Psalm 33:11 “But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
- Choose gratitude over grumbling
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
- Choose good over gain
Galatians 6:9, 10 (NIV) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers”
- Choose to fear God rather than fear life
The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Proverbs 19:23 (NIV)
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear (cowardice, timidity opposite – boldness, confidence), but of power and of love and of a sound mind.