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Sep 27, 2015

Shattered Expectations | #1

Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Shattered

Detail:

When things don't go the way we expect, we must...

1.  Realize that God knows our hurts.
     These hurts are often the result of...
       A.  Difficult situations.
       B.  Distressing people.
       C.  Deep disappointment.
     And well-intentioned...
       D.  Dragons.

2.  Resist taking matters into our own hands.
     We need to resist when we are...
       A.  Tempted to dull our pain.
       B.  Trying and God doesn't seem to listen.
       C.  Tired and don't want to go on.
     And understand the...
       D.  Trouble it will cause.

3.  Rely on God when He appears hidden.
     This reliance...
       A.  Restores our trust.
       B.  Release our problems to God.
       C.  Relieves our stress.
       D.  Results in something wonderful.