Don’t Give Up: Accept Help from Others

Current Teaching Series Seeking God for a Breakthrough

Don't Give Up: Accept Help from Others By Rick Warren — May 23, 2018 “When desperate people give up on God Almighty, their friends, at least, should stick with them” (Job 6:14 The Message). When we’ve had a loss or disappointment, the natural reaction is to withdraw from others. This is a bad idea! God doesn’t want you to try handling pain or loss or stress by yourself. The Bible says, “When desperate people give up on God Almighty, their friends, at least, should stick with them” (Job 6:14 The Message). God commands us to bear each other’s burdens! We’re told to “encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV). Every one of us will experience difficulties and pain. Pain is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, old or young. Every one of us will face troubles. This is why small groups are so important. The Bible says, “By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2 NCV). Job says, “Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty” (Job 6:14 NIV). The Good News Translation says, “In trouble like this I need loyal friends — whether I’ve forsaken God or not.” Every person needs Christian friends who will stand alongside you even when you say, “I don’t think I believe in God right now” and who will nurse you back to faith. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk About It When have you experienced a time of knowing God is real but wanting to say, “I don’t think I believe in God right now”? When you’ve faced those kinds of moments, whom do you turn to and depend on? How do you develop connections that produce friends on whom you can depend?

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Series Summary Session 1: How to Pray in a Crisis Session 2: Praying and Fasting for a Breakthrough Session 3: How to Pray a Breakthrough Prayer Session 4: Talking to Your Heavenly Father Session 5: Why Must I Keep on Praying Persistently PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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