Scripture: “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son…” — Romans 8:29 Additional Reading: James 1:2–4, Hebrews 12:11, Psalm 66:10, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Deuteronomy 8:2, Hebrews 5:8, 1 Peter 1:7 Intro: We pray for escape. God answers with endurance. We ask Him to move the mountain. Sometimes He strengthens our legs instead. And that is not neglect. That is transformation. The Transformation of our Character Have you ever felt like you

Scripture: But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. -Hebrews 5:14 Additional Reading: Galatians 6:5, James 1:22, Proverbs 24:16, Philippians 4:13 Intro: Maturity is not measured by age, experience, or how much we know about God. It is revealed in how we respond when life is unfair, painful, or disappointing. Biblical maturity begins where excuses end . I t shows up when blaming others no longer satisfies