Unexpected Trials will invade every family. That’s life. How we live during times of ease and blessing can fortify our family to face rather than fear the unexpected. Part one describes the foundational fortification to be practiced during those times of ease. When calamity strikes, this foundation holds our splintering emotions together to wait expectantly on the God who controls all things.

In Part 1, we were reminded of God's greatness and His promise to fill our needs when we open our mouths wide to Him. However, in Part 2, we see that God's people did not accept His invitation. What are the reasons that hindered them and us from accepting His invitation? And even when we refuse His invitation, we see that in God's grace, He keeps the invitation open.

Why do we hesitate to ask God to do something that seems beyond the realm of possibility? In Psalm 81, He extends an invitation for us to open our mouths wide, promising to fill them when we listen and obey. This call challenges us to bring forth our seemingly insurmountable struggles, be it a broken relationship, a lost loved one, health issues, or financial burdens and present them to God in faith. It's an opportunity to step into the realm of the miraculous by daring to ask for the impossible. So, what are you facing today that appears unattainable? Take a moment to reflect and consider opening your mouth wide in faith, asking God to intervene in ways that defy human understanding.

In Part 1, we delved into the truth that God has not given us a spirit of fear in which the grip of uncertainties and anxieties can tend to paralyze us. Join us in Part Two on the enlightening journey to uncover God's remedy for fear and equip ourselves to walk in victory over the “What Ifs” that come our way.

In a world where uncertainty looms large, it's easy to fall into the trap of the “What Ifs”. Satan will sow seeds of fear and doubt in our minds, making us question our future and even the security of our salvation. The “What Ifs” can manifest in various forms. What if I lose my job, my health, my loved ones? What if certain events unfold in the way that I fear the most? What if things never change? These uncertainties can plague our minds and rob us of our peace. Instead of succumbing to fear, we must focus on the cause and cure of these “What Ifs”.

In Part 1, we learned that a faithful father is characterized by the grace he gives and how this grace is manifested by his sensitive and sacrificial love. In Part 2 we will investigate another crucial trait of a faithful father – the godliness he lives. Join us in this insightful journey as we unravel the essence of a faithful father through the lens of godliness.

We now live in a culture where fathers desperately need to understand that to be a father physically is an act of a moment of passion, but to be a father spiritually is to take up the cross of self-denial every day of their life! Join us as we examine what it means to be a faithful father and explore practical ways to embody this vital role in our families.

In the first part of the message, How to Walk in the Dark, we saw that for the Christian darkness is not unusual, it’s not unfruitful and it’s not unending. In part two we look at three practical things that God instructs us to do when we experience darkness in our lives. Join us for this enlightening and uplifting guidance rooted in the wisdom of God's Word.