Hope in Difficult Times

Follow Along with the Message

2 Timothy 3:1-5 - You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred.3 They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. 4 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God.5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!

Proverbs 4:23 - “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” TEV

How can we prepare for “Difficult Times”?

1. FEED YOUR MIND WITH

John 8:32 – (Jesus said) “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”

Psalm 119:147 - “I rise early to cry out for help and to put my hope in your words.” (NLT)

Psalm 119:97 - “Lord, how I love your Word. I think about it all day long.”

Psalm 16:7 - “Even in the darkest of night your teachings fill my mind.” (CEV)

2. FREE YOUR MIND FROM  THOUGHTS

Romans 8:5 - “Those who are dominated by their sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (NLT)

3. THINK ABOUT THE  THINGS.

Think about .

Hebrews 12:3 -“Think about Jesus’ example. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. So do not get tired and stop trying.” (NCV)

Think about .

Philippians 2:4 - “Don’t just think about your own affairs but be interested in others too and what they are doing.” (LB)

Hebrews 10:24 -“Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds.” (NCV)

Think about .

Colossians 3:2 - “Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.” (NLT)