Description

Rob Croyle continues our series about the Partner God Pursues with a look at Genesis 20 and how Abraham is still relying on his old methods of coping.

Sermon Notes:

Genesis 20:1-18

Common Negative Coping Mechanisms

Drug Abuse

Alcohol Abuse

Escapism

Denial

Isolation

Self Mutulation

Bottling up Emotions

Extreme Emotions

Sexual Addiction

Withdrawal

Over sleeping

Comfort Eating

Implication:

The partner God pursues intentionally invests in authenticity to build new patterns in their lives.

Call to Action:

1. Know your coping mechanisms.
2. Build trusting relationships.
3. Embrace the vulnerability God leads you to. 4. Invest in your loving union with your Creator.