Blessings out of Buffetings

Sandy shares some perspective that is very important to keep in mind as we trudge through challenging times. It has been said that "tough times never last - tough people do". I would suggest that spiritually strong people are developed in the crucible of life and our work in schools.

"Hear" Sandy encourage us to walk in faith:

From Sandy M. Outlar - Headmaster, Lancaster Christian Schools

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,
whenever you face trials of many kinds…” James 1:2

1. My God will “bail me out” of my troubles, not the government.

Philippians 4:19 "...my God shall supply all your need according to His riches..."

2. Things of this world will become less important and faith, family and friends more important.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "...He has put eternity in their hearts..."

3. We will learn to be stimulated by the Spirit of God rather than rely on a “stimulus package” from the government.

John 16:13 "...He (the Spirit of truth) will guide you into all truth..."

4. We will appreciate more the simple, profound and free things of life that God has sent our way.

Philippians 4:11 "...I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:..."

5. We will become more dependent and secure in our Lord.

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'

6. Prayer and trust will become priorities in our lives.

Proverbs 15:8 "...the prayer of the upright is His delight."

7. We will be surprised to see how people come to the “riches” found in Christ instead of turning to desperation and bankruptcy.

Romans 11:33 "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!"

8. The evidencing of believers pulling together and becoming more dependent on each other rather than more independent of each other.

Ephesians 4:1-8 "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called...bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace..."

9. To be given the privilege of giving not out of surplus, but out of sacrifice.

II Corinthians 8:2 "that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality."

10. To be more humble, grateful and appreciative for all God has given to us through Christ.

Philippians 2:3 "...let each esteem others better than himself."