Navigating Storms Wisely Acts 27 1. What Causes Storms to Arise? *When we ignore the danger signs *When we ignore godly counsel *When we get impatient *When we follow the masses *When we approach life with our fingers crossed 2. What Consequences Do Storms Bring About? *Storms take us off course *Storms help us let go of things we once found valuable *Storms have a way creating hopelessness in us 3. How to Navigate Storms Wisely? *Realize that storms are no obstacle for God to pull off his ultimate purpose for your life *Recognize God’s promises and put your trust in them *Remember to thank God for the things you do have *Rejoice, for He can bring you through the storm—no matter how bad it appears Oswald Sanders put it this way: When God wants to drill a man And thrill a man, And skill a man, When God wants to mold a man To play the noblest part; When he yearns with all his heart To create so great and bold a man That all the world shall be amazed, Watch his methods, watch his ways! How he ruthlessly perfects Whom he royally elects! How he hammers him and hurts him And with mighty blows converts him Into trial shapes of clay which Only God understands; While his tortured heart is crying And he lifts beseeching hands! How he bends but never breaks While his good he undertakes; How he uses whom he chooses And with every purpose fuses him; By every act induces him To try his splendor out— God knows what He’s about! Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. What stood out to you from today’s message? 2. What storm can we pray you through?