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Change Of Attitude Series
Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: This is the 4th sermon in the series "Wrestling With Your Faith".
Series: Wrestling With Your Faith (Habakkuk)[#4]
CHANGE OF ATTITUDE
Introduction:
1. We have heard Habakkuk’s 2 complaints and God’s 2 replies.
2. Habakkuk started in a valley, but he ended on a mountaintop.
3. Habakkuk went from watching and waiting to worshipping and witnessing.
4. How is this possible?
5. Look with me at the change in Habakkuk’s attitude.
From Complaining To Praying
3 focuses of his prayer:
1. God’s Word (Keyword: “awe”).
2. God’s Work (Keyword: “renew”).
3. God’s Wrath (Keyword: “mercy”).
From Considering To Pondering
3 stanzas of his song:
1. God came (Habakkuk 3:3-15).
2. God stood (Habakkuk 3:6-7).
3. God marched (Habakkuk 3:8-15).
From Crying To Praising
3 praises from his experience:
1. I will rest in God.
2. I will rejoice in God.
3. I will rely on God.
Conclusion:
1. Focus on what God is doing!
2. Remember Who we follow.
3. Give Goad all your praise!