Welcome to My World
I. Ever since I was a younger boy my family and I have been through very intense, tough times. These times almost led to divorce, a broken relationship between me and my parents and even a lost relationship with my Savior Jesus Christ. In these times my mother would always tell me and continues to tell me to this day, “God never said it would be easy; He just said it would be worth it.” I fully installed my trust in my mother and her statement never failed nor continues to fail because by the grace of God, after 21 years my parents are still married, I have a very strong relationship with my parents and I am at one of the strongest places I have ever been in my relationship with the Lord.
II. Who I am (Transition: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33.)
A. Explain the type of house I grew up in
B. Death of my grandma and Nicole
C. Growing up Christian and losing faith
III. Hardships of my life and how I have dealt with them (Transition: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled neither afraid.” -John 14:27)
A. How my family is now based on our past
B. What I am doing and how I am living based on the deaths in my life
C. Where me, my faith and my faith stands
IV. Conclusion
A. Quote – “When we lose our sense of urgency to live for God, we end up wasting our time! God has a plan for us, for our world, and for his church. Without God’s gift we will never gain a heart of wisdom. So how do we get such a gift? Ask for it without doubting! Trusting the Lord for wisdom has a huge effect on us and the way we conduct our lives. Rather than losing heart, God gives us a heart of wisdom!” -Verseoftheday.com
B. Restate introduction and purpose.
C. When life hurts the most remind audience, “God never said it would be easy; He just said it would be worth it.
