Turbulent Time! 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

3. All praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  he is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. (4) He comforts us in all of our troubles so that we can comfort others.  When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

• Having trouble, obstacles or trials in life is part of its experience.  However, it is a must to grow a dependence on God. 
• Just because we turn to God however, does not make our problems go away. That can't happen as people would then only turn to God when they were struggling and desperate and not have a true unconditional love as they should.  

Examples of God conforming to us:

1. Strength to deal with trials and obstacles
2. Encouragement
3. Hope

Loving God unconditionally and trusting God during all moments (Good or Bad) is showing true Love of God.

Additional Scripture: 

"You can be sure that the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ" (2 Corinthians 1:5). 

• Keep in mind the more we suffer or struggle, the more God will comfort us. 
• When you are feeling overwhelmed, allow God to have control of your life, the situation and let him comfort you. 

When you have a life obstacle, take note on how God comforts you.  Then, be willing to comfort others the same when you see others with similiar struggles.  

Paul, in his ministry, suffered in many different ways.  However, he kept grinding because he knew he was fulfilling Gods plan for him. 

• These type of trials are a check and balance to us.  This helps us to keep our pride down and allows us to instead, "RELY ON GOD".  

Remember to Keep a Game Plan:  Gods Plan

"For I know the plans I have for you", says the Lord "Plans for good, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).  

• We all come up with this great plan for our lives. However, at times it seems we have forgotten God in the plan.  Life will give us its own twist.  It is at these times, we have to be willing to trust God and give him the controls of our lives.  

To love Christ and follow Christ we can achieve victory that no personal game plan can achieve.  

1. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to know (Psalm 139:6)
2. Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the price.  You also must run in such a way that you will win.  All athletes practice strict self-control.  They do it to win a price that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.  So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step.  I am not like a boxer who misses  his punches.  I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.  Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others, I myself might be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).