Standing on the promises is a Theo-centric approach to the problems of life taking advantage of the power of God's Spirit, His wisdom, and His excellent counsel. No worldly psychology can compete with or be as effective as God's word is to give peace and direct the life!

1. What is our strength? Nehemiah 8:10.

Answer: The of the .

2. Why can it be "good" for us to be afflicted with problems? Psalm 119:71.

Answer: Through them we can God's and ways!

Note: It is a sad but true fact that many people would never come to the Lord if everything in their life was always fine and dandy! Many times God uses afflictions in an attempt to save us from ourselves!

3. If we ourselves have been comforted by God, does that make us better able to comfort others by pointing them to God? 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.

Answer: .

4. Why cast all our care upon God? 1 Peter 5:6-7.

Answer: Because He for us and is able to help us like no one else could!

5. If the answer doesn't come immediately, what should we do? Psalm 27:14.

Answer: upon the .

Note: The answer will come in due season!

6. Does the Lord understand our shortcomings and mistakes? Does He "pity" our poor state? Psalm 103:13-14.

Answer: .

7. We should never be afraid of falling into  oblivion, because underneath us, invisible to our eyes, are the of Jesus! Deuteronomy 33:27.

8. What does Job 5:19 say to you?

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9. Who will the Lord NOT help? Job 8:20.

Answer:   .

Note: This is why it is important to repent and turn away from sin if you expect the Lord to bless you!

10. What is the Lord saying to His people? Isaiah 43:1.

Answer: " not, for I have called thee by thy ; thou art ."

11. What should we be "careful" or worried about? Philippians 4:6.

Answer: .

12. Many times it seems like everyone is against us, and that we are alone. But is this the case? 2 Kings 6:16.

Answer: .

Note: Even though he couldn't see it with his naked eyes, Elisha and his servant were protected by a whole host of God's mighty angels! Elisha, by faith knew that they were there, and he did not panic like his servant did! Fear not, the Lord's protection is over you too, if you but trust him!

13. If we have to leave friends, or family for Jesus' sake, will we suffer loss or gain? Mark 10:29-30.

Answer: We will receive a times than we have now!

14. If we seek the Lord, what shall we never lack? Psalms 34:10.

Answer: Any .

Note: If you seek the lord in prayer, and in His Word, your every need will be supplied! Dare to trust God!

15. If we have children that are away from the Lord, what does the Lord promise to do for them if we ask Him to? Isaiah 44:3.

Answer: He will His upon them!

16. What three things will be ours if we follow after mercy and righteousness? Proverbs 21:21.

Answer: , , and .

17. If we live an UPRIGHT life through God's power, how long will our inheritance last? Psalm 37:18.

Answer: .

18. If we fear that we will die, or that we will harm ourselves, what can we say in the strength of the Lord? Psalms 118:17.

Answer: "I shall not , but , and declare the of the LORD."

19. If we feel faint and weak from the burdens of life, what two things will the Lord give us? Isaiah 40:29.

Answer: and .

Note: The Lord will give us the strength we need to face anything! Martyrs were burned at the stake, and went into flames singing by the power of the Lord! He will surely help anyone who call on him for strength!

20. What can we do through Christ? Philippians 4:13.

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21. For true peace of mind and heart, what six things should we "think" about? Philippians 1:8-9.

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