My pastor answered this question for me during the sermon yesterday... He just started in 1 Cor 1 last week and this week he went from verses 3-7.. Go read 6 and 7..<P>I just checked the web site for my church, and this weeks sermon isn't up YET... but it will be soon Im sure, along with our worship. <BR>Have you ever heard the song "You are in control"? Its in last weeks music/worship and has been a real good song for me to dwell on and sing when I face each trial of each new day... here is the link..<P> <A HREF="http://www.cedarhome.org" TARGET=_blank>http://www.cedarhome.org</A> <P>later this week check out my pastors message, for I think you will be blessed as I was! Oh, and by the way, as I learned this lesson in my mind and heart, God said "OK now do the action!" and a young married couple called that very evening and asked if I'll help them!<P>Pray for me, I will need Gods guidance and much wisdom to use the awesome material I've learned while going through this trial!! I guess God knows me, I learn best when I have to do things 'hands on' <P><P>------------------<BR>Jesus is the only answer!<BR>His blessings, Cozy

1 cor. 8-9 is a good continuation. let me write it here in the amplified version (which is a paraphrase, so you might want to read it in the "regular" version too)<BR>" And He will establish you to the end [keep you steadfast, give you strength, and guarantee your vindication; He will be your warrant against all accusation or indictment so that you will be ] guiltless and irreproachable in he day of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah). God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."<BR>What a promise!

My pastor went on to those verses this Sunday and the theme was "WHY" do we go through trials and what is the remedy... It was a great continuation!!<P>Last weeks sermon is up, This is for us going through the trials ladies!! The worship is chosen to reflect each weeks messages, so its wonderful too. <P>I have got a forum up at the above sight that I will be altering and monitering mostly myself soon... Got to change some things and get the topics going... I'll love the input of anyone who would join us there as I try and lead a bible study there useing this priceless material... Soon, I hope although I think when I come back from my contract in Feb would be when I really start going....<P>I love you gals, you have all aided me alot during this phase of my marriage recovery. Its taken over 5 years to make it this big of a mess, I can't expect overnight miracles unless God chooses to do so!!!!!<P><P>------------------<BR>Jesus is the only answer!<BR>His blessings, Cozy

Cozy,<P>I started leading a bible study last week on POAPW. Its funny, the book just seems to have a life of its own! It leads itself.<P>The ladies wanted to talk about alot of the concepts but then the prayer time just took off. I had formulated some questions for discussion but it wasn't really necessary.<P>The great part about it is the chance to share the true power of prayer. I haven't mentioned this forum and don't intend to, I guess I am selfish and want it just for myself. Let me know how yours goes, I would like to check in on your forum when it gets going. Keep us posted.<P>BYW I have begun to listen to your posted sermon on suffering. <P>Blessings, Taj<BR><P>------------------<BR>"Perfect love casts out fear" I John 4:18