When you’re hurt by a close friend, family member, or ministry partner, and the pain is so deep that you wonder if you will ever get over it, the Bible gives us three important steps to take to cleanse the wounds and find healing. Chip wraps up this series by sharing those steps with you.

Main Points

In a fallen world, “the rock” of evil, injustice, and betrayal will happen to all of us sooner or later. - 1 Peter 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:12-13

Joseph’s journey reveals how to overcome the evil aimed at you.
Joseph’s secret to overcoming evil involved something he knew, something he did, and something he refused to do.

How do you overcome the evil aimed at you?

Choose to forgive the person(s) who have hurt you.
Begin praying daily for God to bless the person(s) who hurt you (30 days).
Do one act of kindness this week for the person(s) who hurt you (if possible and if appropriate).

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Additional Resource Mentions

"Leave Ordinary Behind" Book by Lance Witt

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