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: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” -Romans 8:1 Additional Reading: Lamentations 3:31–33 • Hebrews 12:5–11 • Galatians 6:7 • Psalm 66:10–12 • 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 Intro: Has life ever felt unfair? Like everything you touch goes wrong at once? Like the weight keeps adding up, and somewhere in the back of your mind a quiet thought forms: “Is God punishing me?” It’s a question many believers are afraid to say out loud — but S