KEY SCRIPTURE:2 Timothy 3:16
Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action),

For a quick recap of some of the lessons we have gone through in our discussions;
1 We have learnt and established that our God does not want us to worry, be anxious or afraid about anything Philip 4:6,7
2 Our Father has promised to be with us at all times, and as a result, we should never feel lonely, Isa 43:2
3 He has also promised to go through every difficulty or challenge with us. Isa 43:10
4We must resolve to trust Him absolutely

We now proceed with various scriptural instructions that show us what to do during challenging moments.

One thing that most of us may not have power over is what comes our way. The bible calls some of these fiery darts of the wicked Eph 6:16 KJV” Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Although we can not prevent the enemy from throwing these at us, we can definitely determine how we respond to them according to God’s word. The scripture instructs us to take the shield of faith. We would con̈sider various attitudes and actions that will constitute taking the shield of faith.

The Lord encourages us to praise him even when the tides are rough against us. Rom 4:20 KJV” He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;’ Abraham our father of faith after God had declared him to be the father of many nations although he was very old and the wife had passed the flower of her age: did not consider the deadness of Serah’s womb or his body which was as good as dead, but gave glory to God. I believe he made statements like Thank God I am very fruitful and My wife is exceedingly fruitful. Thank God, we are parents of nations. This would be praise unto God and a builder of his faith as well. Always learn to give God praise.

The next thing to do is to be at rest in your soul. He that trusteth the Lord shall not be in haste. Isaiah 28:16. The word says those who have believed in the Lord have entered into their rest, Heb 4:3. The first sign of the rule or reign of God over any heart is peace. Let your heart be at rest over whatever issue is at stake. Colossians 3:15 .Let the knowledge of His presence with you calm you down completely.

For our next step, you must know what the problem is really about. You are not to ignore what it is, but have a fair view of what is at stake, although you are not to allow it to dominate your mind and heart. Certain matters are not real in the first place, yet people worry, cry and gripe over them. Knowing what it is gives you a halfway solution.

Once you become aware of what it entails, then turn your attention from it to the word of God. Please remember that what you focus on is the seed you are planting in your heart, and according to God’s word, all things proceed from the heart Prov 4:23..
Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance, and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.” How dangerous it is to worry, or set your mind on the very thing you hate. If it is in your heart, then be sure that after some time, you are going to give birth to it, like a woman gives birth to the seed she has kept for nine months.

You must rather occupy our hearts, minds, thoughts and emotions with the word of God.. 1Ti 4:15 KJV Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. The Lord Jesus in the gospels, when speaking about the parable of the power, said the ground that bore fruit was the one that received the seed( word) and KEPT IT Luke 8:15

The scriptures said the ground that kept the seed ultimately yielded fruit in all quantities. YOU would surely have your answers when you keep God’s word in your heart.

THOUGHT; HEARKENING DILIGENTLY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF SCRIPTURE ALWAYS YIELDS BLESSINGS

FURTHER STUDIES

Deu 28:1 KJV And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

Heb 4:12 KJV” For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”