When overwhelmed and ready to quit, your need is perspective, the antidote to discouragement. Chip shares how to gain this perspective.God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragementA - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCER - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOMT - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVEHanging tough in tough times demand we:1. Get God’s perspective on our circumstances. Jas. 1:9-112. Get God’s perspective on our future. -Jas. 1:12a3. Get God’s perspective on our motivation. -Jas. 1:12aSummary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement!1. Re-evaluate your circumstances.The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT?2. Re-evaluate your focus.The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty of God’s PROMISES?3. Re-evaluate your motivation.The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get relief and please myself?Broadcast Resource<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/topics/personal-growth/the-art-of-survival/?source=WEBPODDON&referral=PODCAST">Series Resources</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/8/?series=2474%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul>Year End Match<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/special/yem2025/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&segment=podcast-listener&utm_campaign=yem_120125&utm_content=aos+podcast&source=25YEMPOD&referral=PODCAST">Double Your Gift Today</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/about/2025-annual-ministry-report/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&segment=podcast-listener&utm_campaign=yem_120125&utm_content=aos+podcast&source=25YEMPOD&referral=PODCAST">Ministry Report</a></li></ul>Additional Resources<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/format/great-gifts/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&segment=podcast-listener&utm_campaign=great-gifts-xmas&utm_content=aos+podcast&source=25YEMPOD&referral=PODCAST">Christmas Gifts</a></li></ul>Connect<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul>Partner With Us<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>

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