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Faith in an Uncertain World · HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®

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  Good morning, and welcome to Have Faith, Let It Begin.
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  Today's message is one we all need in times of faith in an uncertain world.
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  Everywhere we look, it feels like things are shifting, changing,
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  and leaving us unsure of what tomorrow will bring. But there's good news.
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  Even in the middle of uncertainty, God's promises never change.
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  His love is steady. His hand is strong, and his plan, his plan for us, is good.
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  So, let's dive in together.
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  And remember, Half Faith Let It Begin starts right now.
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  Two thousand came and the spark was lit. The testimony rose.
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  Music.
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  Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Have Faith, Let It Begin.
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  It's a Tuesday, and today's message is one that will touch every single one of us.
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  And it's every single one of us that's living with faith in an uncertain world.
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  When we look around at the news, the economy, the wars, the politics,
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  and even personal struggles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and overwhelmed, I should say, really.
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  But the truth is uncertainty is not new and God has always been faithful in the midst of it.
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  I remember seasons in my own life when the future felt cloudy,
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  times when I didn't know what tomorrow would bring, financial struggles, health worries,
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  depression, dealing with a breakup or just the heaviness of watching the world
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  go through a hardship. Maybe you felt that too.
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  But here's the hope. Even when everything else feels shaky, God's foundation never changes.
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  The same God who partated, well, I shouldn't say partated, really.
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  That's not even the right word, right?
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  The same God who parted the Red Sea, who calmed the storm, who raised Jesus
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  from the dead, that God is still with us today.
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  Uncertainty may surround us, but his promises are steady.
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  You know, reading scripture like John 16 verses 33 says, I have told you these
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  things so that you may have heavy peace in this world.
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  You will have trouble, but take heart.
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  I have overcome the world.
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  Jesus never promised a life free of trouble.
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  He did promise us peace, his presence, and his victory.
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  So what do we do in uncertain times? We pray instead of panic.
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  We trust instead of fear.
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  We cling to his every word instead of the world's worries.
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  Uncertainty can be a reminder that we're not in control. and that's actually
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  good news because one who is in control loves us.
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  The one who is in control sees us.
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  The one who is in control and promises to never, ever, ever leave us alone.
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  Heavenly Father, as we go right into a prayer in a world full of uncertainty,
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  we thank you that you are our rock for every one listening today who feels anxious, afraid, or unsure.
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  Remind them that your peace surpasses all understanding.
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  Strengthen our faith to trust in the storms and to help us live with courage,
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  knowing that you have overcome the world.
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  We pray this to you in your precious name as we thank you, Lord, for being with us.
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  We thank you, Lord, for just believing in us, for trusting in us,
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  and for never leaving our side.
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  As always, stay safe, remember that you matter, and never forget,
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  have faith, let it begin. Take care, guys.
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  Music.