When God says, "No," trust Him and walk by faith. "The just will live by faith" Is one of the most quoted commands in the Bible (Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:37-38). How many times have we prayed, not gotten what we wanted, and asked, "Why not God? Why wouldn’t You want this? It seems like this is best?" Since we don’t get to find out why the answer is no, what are we forced to do? Trust God knows what is best and walk by faith. The reason it says we must live by faith, versus simply have faith, is the Christian life is a life of faith. There aren't many more applicable times in life than when we hear no.

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When God says, "No," trust Him, because we don’t get to find out why the answer is no. This is what it means to walk by faith.

Table of Contents* Sermon Lessons for When God Says, "No," Trust Him and Walk By Faith* Family Worship Guide for When God Says, "No," Trust Him and Walk By Faith* Sermon Notes for When God Says, "No," Trust Him and Walk By Faith* God might say no (lesson 1) because we’re being selfish.* God might say no (lesson 2) because it’s not His will.* God might say no (lesson 3) because sin has consequences.* God might say no (lesson 4) because of the other person.* God might say no (lesson 5) because He knows what’s best for us.* God might say no (lesson 6) without being displeased.* God might say no (lesson 7) and we shouldn’t pout.

Sermon Lessons for When God Says, "No," Trust Him and Walk By Faith

Note: lessons 1 through 4 are from Part 1: When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Want

God might say no:

* Lesson 1: because we are being selfish (James 1:5 cf. James 4:1-3). * Lesson 2: because it’s not His will (John 14:13-14, 1 John 5:14). * Lesson 3: because sin has consequences (Deuteronomy 3:23-28, 2 Samuel 12:16-18). * Lesson 4: because of the other person (Jeremiah 7:15-17, 15:1, Ezekiel 14:13-16). * Lesson 5: because ____ __________ what’s best for us (2 Corinthians 11:23, 12:2-10, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 8:28). * Lesson 6: without being ____________________ (2 Samuel 7:1-7). * Lesson 7: and we __________________ ________ (1 Chronicles 29:1-5).

Family Worship Guide for When God Says, "No," Trust Him and Walk By Faith

* Day 1: Read 2 Corinthians 11:23, 12:2-10, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 8:28 and discuss: what effect do you think all of Paul’s suffering had on his life? Do you think you know what Paul’s thorn was? Why or why not? Why do you think God didn’t clearly tell us what it was? Why do you think God chose not to answer Paul’s pleading about the thorn? By leaving the thorn what good was accomplished in Paul’s life? What encouragement can you receive from God leaving Paul’s thorn?