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Tough times do not last but tough people do (2 Corinthians 4: 16-18, Romans 8: 28-29)

1. When the going gets tough, the tough get going (James 1: 2-4)

2. Do not make decisions based on temporary circumstances

3. Your waiting time is not a wasted time (Psalm 27:14)

Anchor Verse: 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18

In facing this challenge and crisis of the pandemic, tough times do not last but tough people do.

Purpose:
Every crisis, trial and temptation in life has an expiry date (2 Corinthians 4: 17, 1 Corinthians 10:13)

What do we do in these difficult times?
We are supposed to build spiritual fortresses, spiritual, safe hiding places and spiritual towers in the name of the Lord. (Proverbs 18:10) through the truth of God’s Word and trust Him (Psalm 125: 1-2)

There are 3 strong fortresses that we want to build.

1. Building a strong fortress of gratitude.(Psalm 100:4, Jonah 2: 6, 9, Philippians 2: 14-15, Psalm 97: 12, Ephesians 5:20-21)

2. Building a strong fortress of His Word and Promises. (Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119: 89, 105, Joshua 1:8, John 8:32, 36

3. Building a strong fortress of faith. (Romans 1: 16-17, Habakkuk 3: 17-19, Romans 10:11, Mark 11: 24)

God will finish what He starts in us (Philippians 1:6)