Trusting God's Plan in the Battle: Lessons From the Life of JehoshaphatSýnishorn

Day 1: Everyday Battles

Battle. That word can conjure up so many images. What do you see right now as you think of that word? Is it a war-torn country filled with devastation? Forces of good and evil fighting in an epic movie? Or do you see more everyday scenes of life, like a loved one in a hospital room, a coworker making your life miserable or fighting panic attacks that hit you out of nowhere? Not all wars are fought on foreign soils. Most battles are close to home.

I know people fighting for their health after a devastating cancer diagnosis. Single parents struggling to raise their children after a divorce. Depressed friends who feel like life isn’t worth living. And as a Christian, I fight the daily battle to make Jesus my first love above everything else.

So out of all the Bible plans on the site, you somehow chose this one. Is it because of something you’re facing right now? Are you tired of this fight? Please know that you are not alone. Every single one of us is battling something. I wrote this Bible plan to be an encouragement! I want to remind you that God is on your side, and He is fighting your battles!

In this Bible plan, we’ll focus on one amazing Hebrew king named Jehoshaphat who led the kingdom of Judah when they were surrounded by, not one, but three enemy armies at the same time. I can’t wait to show you what Jehoshaphat did when that happened! Spoiler alert - it involves praise! Ok, I’m getting ahead of myself, but this is a story you won’t want to miss. Better yet, you can learn what Jehoshaphat did and apply those battle-tested principles for any trial you are facing!

Tomorrow, we’ll do some digging into Israel’s past, but before then, please don’t forget to click on our “A Little Extra” podcast linked at the top of this page. It’s a great chance to hear our Healing Strong team discuss the day’s scripture reading and what the Holy Spirit is showing us in that passage. It’s like having friends join you in the study!

Questions:

1. What are you currently battling that keeps you up at night?

2. Are you feeling overwhelmed or somehow managing your problem?

3. What do you hope to get out of this study?