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    Surviving Challenging Times: Faith Devotional
    Surviving Challenging Times: Faith Devotional
    Surviving Challenging Times: Faith Devotional
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    Surviving Challenging Times: Faith Devotional

    By Terryann Scott

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    Why does God allow bad things to happen to His people? Why is life so challenging and difficult at times? Is God even there? Does He love me and does He care?
    These are all questions that are asked when difficult times arise. Without faith, these questions will be answered in a way that may seem to make sense to the human mind, but our minds are never always able to think clearly through difficult times.
    Being uncertain about life can be challenging, but worrying about your future changes nothing; it leads only to stress, anxiety and fear, making it difficult to cope. Life’s experiences can leave us drained, burdened, discouraged and depressed, and this devotional was developed with that in mind.
    Surviving Challenging Times, is a weekly devotional geared to strengthen your faith and uplift your spirit in God. It is designed to inspire, educate, challenge, provoke and motivate a new way of thinking, that you will not only be able to survive challenging times, but also reap the wonderful benefits of surviving faith.
    Are you ready for the challenge? Join me on a 21 week journey of exploring, challenging and growing your faith in God.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScott's Publishing
    Release dateMar 11, 2015
    ISBN9789769569645
    Surviving Challenging Times: Faith Devotional
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    Terryann Scott

    Her voice is instituted to nurture and restore the body of Christ by revealing hidden truths and exploring matters of the heart that will enable this end time army of God to regain her true shape and form in Christ. Terryann Scott is an anointed, called out Minister and Author, who is equipped and prepared for such a time as this. Her writings are steered towards spiritual improvement and personal development, providing “Empowerment for the Total You.” Her writings have impacted many lives and is tried, true and inspired by the Holy Spirit.Minister Scott is the Author of the powerful life changing series entitled "No More." “The Revelation of the Dragon: No More Walls Bk. 1,”reveals the strongman that is behind the dryness and bareness etc. in the lives of people, while Roads to Success: No More Walls (Bk. 2) reveals seven biblical processes and four biblical principles that every child of God must go through in order to reap the ultimate success God has for us. Mrs. Scott is also an, Educator, Speaker, Counsellor and Self Publisher among other things. Her primary desire is to see the undiluted gospel spread across the globe and for the power of God to return within the churches.She is dedicated with helping married couples and also those that are abused and broken to move pass their past. She believes knowledge is power and in alignment with this, her mission is to educate, motivate, encourage and to foster growth through the means of workshops, counselling and other forms of speaking sessions.Mrs. Scott is the founder of the SRM foundation, which is a Christian based ministry that acts as a charitable organization, dedicated to restore and transform lives that are broken and also those who desire to grow spiritually. The ministry is funded through the sales of her books. Minister Scott currently hosts a blog entitled, ‘Spiritual Reflections – Matters of the Heart’, which can be found on her website. Her writing paves the way and opens the door to a brand new realm of reality while offering, “Hope for today and Strength for tomorrow”.Terryann Scott is married to Gospel Artiste Danever Scott. The couple has three beautiful children together - Danaevia, Judah and Kayla Scott, of which the first is deceased. Through much heartache and pain, the couple has attained a closer walk with God and now they are sharing and offering hope to many. They are the successful owners of SMG Productions – a Recording Studio, Music School, Video Production Company, PR & Booking Agency in Jamaica.

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      Surviving Challenging Times - Terryann Scott

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

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      Introduction

      Week 1: What is Faith?

      Week 2: Only Believe

      Week 3: Dare to Believe

      Week 4: Faith Requires Action

      Week 5: Holy Living

      Week 6: Control Your Mind

      Week 7: See Things God’s Way

      Week 8: Speak Things Into Being

      Week 9: Process

      Week 10: Push

      Week 11: Keep Your Eyes on God

      Week 12: It Pays to Wait

      Week 13: Cut it off

      Week 14: Whose Voice are you Listening?

      Week 15: Who is in Control?

      Week 16: It’s Your Responsibility

      Week 17: It’s Your Choice

      Week 18: Take it by the Neck

      Week 19: Endurance

      Week 20: Tighten your Focus

      Week 21: Be Careful What You Think

      Bonus Feature: Why Does God Allow Bad Things To Happen To Me?

      Conclusion

      About the Author

      Books by this Author

      Introduction

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      This book is designed to be used as a weekly meditational, but it can also be used as a daily devotional if desired.  The subjects shared are intended to build, strengthen and uplift the faith of the Believer as it was developed with the Christian Believer in mind. 

      To get the most out of this guide, an intimate relationship with God is encouraged. The Bible tells us that if iniquity is in our hearts God will not hear us, and this means that if we are living a sinful life, God will not respond to our faith in prayer. Matthew 5:24 tells us also, that if we have anything against anyone, we are to leave our gifts at the altar, find those who have offended us (even though they are the ones who have done us wrong) and make it right with them before offering our gifts to Him; it is that serious.

      The Bible tells us again, that to every man was given the measure of faith and this means that every person has faith to some extent, but faith loses its potency when it is not used or when it is used inappropriately.  Before you begin to believe God for anything, ensure that your life is in alignment with the will of God by seeking God first, so that your desires may be in alignment with His (But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you -Matthew 6:33). This must be the principle upon which your faith is established and this is principle upon which this devotional was written please keep this in mind after reading each devotional).  Seek God first, then allow Him to direct you and this includes with what you are to pray about. 

      When our faith is lined up with God’s will, we will get more results, as James chapter three verse four, will be avoided ("Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts").

      It takes faith to exchange your desires for God’s desires, so this is a good place to begin. Learn to accept and embrace the things of God, making it your own. You may not always like the revealed plans of God for your life initially; you may not always be in agreement with it, but you will later discover that as a divine exchange takes place gradually, God’s will, will become your personal desire as you learn to embrace His plans.

      Faith Devotional is designed to stimulate the heart of the Believer for a closer walk with God.  This is not a complete study on the subject of faith, but rather personal insights that will assist the Christian Believer in discovering God while transforming their outlook on life and building faith in God.  Further reflections are encouraged.  Do read, reflect, meditate and pray after reading each devotional guide.

      Week 1

      WHAT IS FAITH

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      "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence

      of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1).

      The Old Testament is filled with stories of faith, survival, victories, trials and more. The deliverance of the children of Israel – God’s chosen people – from slavery into the promise, is one example.

      The Israelites were promised, a land flowing with milk and honey, a land they never knew, apart from what was revealed to them by God through Moses.  This Promised Land was never seen; only heard of, from a God they had never encountered personally, except through witnessing the experiences of their leader, first hand. 

      The moment the Israelites were delivered out of the hands of Pharaoh, their journey towards a land unknown began.  This land was not yet seen, but still they journeyed towards a land unknown. 

      Their story is somewhat similar to our lives today. Our future is predicted, but it is not seen. There may be things that are uncertain and questions unanswered, but this is where our faith becomes crucial. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. If it is seen, faith may not be required.

      Surely it takes faith to believe for the unknown.  It takes faith to stand on the Word of God and to declare the unseen in the presence of unfavorable circumstances.  But the Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God.  Faith acts as a bridge between the natural and the spiritual, as faith opens doors in the spiritual realm.  Faith activates the supernatural, making the impossible become possible. Faith touches God; it is the fuel to our prayers.  All you have to do, is to position yourself in obedience to the Word of God and believe that you will receive whatever God says you will, but also be prepared

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