How do we overcome dullness?

1. We overcome dullness by praying
   1. Praying alone
   2. Praying together
      1. With our spouse
      2. With our kids
      3. With strangers even
2. We overcome dullness by practicing simple Christianity
   1. Joy
      1. The joy of the Lord is your strength
      2. The fruit of the Spirit is joy
   2. Contentment
      1. I have learned to be content
         1. I have everything I really need
         2. I can survive on little if need be
         3. I can serve with a lot if God blesses me that way
   3. Gratitude
      1. In everything give thanks

This is an episode from our first season.

Dave and Bethlie get asked this question often. We thought you'd find this discussion helpful. Share it with a friend if you think it would be helpfu!

1) Birth control is it right or wrong?

2) Is there ever a time it's ok?

3) How does it apply in a Christian family?

As we conclude the series on Overcoming Anxiety, Dave and Bethlie finish with steps four and five.

4. Focus on immediate problems - that is concrete reality

1. 1. What is the problem/my problem?
   2. What does God want me to do about it?
      1. The answer to this is found in the BIBLE
      2. If no answer is found in the Bible, the answer is found in Wisdom
         1. Ask God for it
         2. Ask Counsel of Godly elders
   3. When should I begin doing something about it?
   4. Where should I begin to do something about it?
      1. Get training
      2. Change my outlook
      3. Read books that help address the issue
   5. How should I begin to solve the problem/my problem?

5. Plan for future accomplishment

1. 1. Set goals
      1. Financial ones
      2. Physical ones
         1. Walking is a wonderful exercise that is a gift from God
         2. Work is a gift from God too
      3. Emotional ones
         1. Learn to laugh
            1. A merry heart does good like a medicine
         2. Embrace gratitude
            1. In everything give thanks
         3. Practice prayer
            1. I sought the Lord and He heard me
   2. Pray over today and tomorrow
   3. Trust God for all of it
   4. Matthew 25
   5. Servant worried and did nothing
   6. Servant became lazy and did nothing
   7. Servant lost
      1. Financially
      2. Emotionally
      3. Spiritually
      4. Eternally