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Pastor Adam Burton discusses how to navigate life's challenges through faith, using Abram's story in Genesis 12 as a backdrop.

What do you do when life stops making sense and the panic sets in? Most of us go into survival mode and start scheming to protect ourselves. In this message, Pastor Adam Burton explores one of Abram's darkest moments in Genesis 12. Discover why our self-made plans often cost us what we love most, how fear drives us to compromise, and why God's faithfulness always survives our deepest failures. 📖 Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20 In This Video: 00:00 - Opening 00:39 - Introduction: When the Famine Hits 02:46 - Reading Genesis 12:10-20 05:17 - Point 1: Let Go of Your Fear 06:27 - The Anatomy of a Bad Decision 09:31 - Jesus Faces the Wilderness 10:52 - Point 2: Let Go of Your Plan 12:53 - The Politician Illustration 14:38 - God Sends the Plagues 16:34 - Point 3: Let Go of Your Failure 18:39 - The Sunday School Illustration 21:48 - Grace in the Exit 25:38 - Conclusion: Trust God Enough to Let Go 27:21 - Closing — STAY CONNECTED — GIVE ONLINE: ⁠https://cbcmaysville.com/give⁠ VISIT WEBSITE: ⁠https://cbcmaysville.com⁠ FACEBOOK: ⁠https://facebook.com/cbcmaysville⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/cbcmaysville TWITTER/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/cbcmaysville⁠ YOUTUBE…

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