James - What You Know Must Override What You Feel

Tom Shrader draws on James 1:2-4 to argue that trials function as spiritual aerobics, producing perseverance in the believer's life. He outlines five anchoring truths for navigating stress: God is in control, God forgives sin, this life is temporary, God works all things together for good, and God does not change. The sermon's central call is that knowledge of God's character, sovereignty, faithfulness, and promises must govern a believer's response to the wear and tear of living. “Father, I find myself remembering what You've forgotten and condemning myself for what You've forgiven — teach me never to forget Your forgiveness, because I will only be at peace with myself when I'm at peace with You.” — Tom Shrader Series: GCU: Chapel Services Recorded in 2015 Duration: 28 min Themes: trials, perseverance, suffering, stress, faith, God's sovereignty, hope, trust, struggling with anxiety, going through hard times, college student, young adult, new believer, feeling overwhelmed, questioning God, facing uncertainty Topics: sanctification, becoming holy, divine sovereignty, theodicy, God's immutability, perseverance of the saints, providential care, spiritual formation Scripture: James 1:2-4, 1 John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Romans 6:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Romans 8:28 — About Priority Living AZ — Priority Living AZ preserves the teaching legacy of Tom Shrader. Browse the full archive at prioritylivingaz.org/archives