Pastor W E Heiser
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2. Money(Malachi 3:10)
Stewardship is honoring God
3. Morale(Ephesians 3:20-21)
We are anticipators of God's Possibilities
Fourth ingredient is:
Memories
Jesus was familiar with pressure!
Proclaim "the promise"(John 8:12)
Rely on God, not man(John 5:30)
When you try to please everyone Three things cause us to crumble:
criticism, competition, conflict
Evaluate and organize(John 8:14)
See the plan(Luke 4:43)
Discovering the best plan:
What do I have to do?
What are my strengths?
What is the most fullfilling?
Seek help(Mark 6:7)
Two things stifle delegation: Perfectionism and Insecurity
Unify your thoughts(Mark 1:35)
Recreate(Matthew 19:14)
Enjoy life(Matthew 11:28-30)
I. Three lessons from the life of Joseph
   1. God sees everything and cares for us.
   2. God has given everyone freedom of choice.
   3. God is in control of the final outcome.
II. Five observations about God's control
   1. God gives us freedom to make mistakes.
   2. When we make mistakes we do pay for them.
   3. Others can cause us problems.
   4. Christians experience problems, yet God is with us.
   5. God takes bad situations and makes them good.
III. How to cope with adversity
   1. Don't give in to self pity.
   2. Never make major decisions when depressed.
   3. Resist temptation.
   4. Be forgiving.
IV. Four sources of strength during adversity
   1. The plan of God (Romans 8:28)
   2. The promises of God (Romans 15:14)
   3. The people of God (Hebrews 10:25)
   4. The presence of God (Matthew 28:20)