June 23 2013 How To Face Your Future

HOW TO FACE YOUR FUTURE

THREE COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

MISTAKE #1:_______________________________

"Now listen, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make money.  " (James 4:13)

THE SOLUTION:____________________________

"Instead, you ought to say, 'IF it is the Lords will, we will live and do this or that.  " (James 4:15)

"We may make our plans, but God has the last word.  " Prov. 16: 1 (GN)

"We should make plans - counting on God to direct us.  " Prov. 16:9 (LB)

MISTAKE #2:________________________________

Why, you don't even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life?  You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.  As it is, you boast and brag.  All such boasting is evil." (James 4:14,16)

Ps. 39:4-6; Ps. 102:3, 1 1; Job 4:7,9; Ps. 103:15

"Come, " each one cries, "... Let us drink our fill of beer!  And tomorrow will be like today, or even better!" Isaiah 56:12

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.      Prov. 27:1
 
THE SOLUTION:_____________________________

Memory Verse: "So don't be anxious about tomorrow - God will take care of your tomorrow, too.  Live one day at a time.  "     Matt. 6:34 (LB)

MISTAKE #3:_______________________________

"Anyone then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it sins.” (James 4:17)

THE SOLUTION:_____________________________

"Do not with hold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.  Do not say to your neighbor, 'Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow'- when you now have it with you.  " Prov. 3:27-29

Luke 12:16-20 -- A foolish man

"RIGHT NOW God is ready to welcome you.  TODAY He is ready to save you!" 2 Cor. 6:2 (LB)