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<li> <b>Definition:</b><i>
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<li> the foreseeing care and guidance of God over the Creatures of the earth.
<li> God , especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the Universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
<li> a Manifestation of Divine care or direction. 
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<li> <b> Bible`s Only reference:</b> - Acts 24:2 <br><i>
And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy Great quietness, and that very worthy Deeds are done unto this Nation by thy providence,</i> - ( in reference to Felix )
<li> <b>Luck or Providence ?</b>
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<li> Do things Just happen randomly?
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<li> Then God does Not cause things to happen
<li> Then God does Not prevent things from happening
<li> Then You are completely at the Mercy of chance
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<li> Is there a plan?
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<li> Then God causes things to happen
<li> Then God prevents things from happening
<li> Then You are completely at the Mercy of God`s actions
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<li> Free will
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<li> God has a plan
<li> An important aspect of God`s plan is His Gift of Free Will to humans
<li> <b>How does Free Will fit into God`s plan?</b>
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<li> <b>Why Me?</b>
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<li> When You are dealt a blow
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<li> <b>Why Not Me?</b>
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<li> When the blow is dealt to someone else
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<li> <b>Tragedy</b>
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<li> Natural disasters
<li> Disease
<li> Poverty
<li> Death of a child
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<li> <b>Typical responses</b>
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<li> Touch luck
<li> Hope my luck changes
<li> that was unfortunate
<li> play with the hand You are dealt
<li> if Life Gives You lemons make lemonade
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<li> <b> Faith responses </b>
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<li> Thank You , Lord 
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<li> Thank You , Jesus 
<li> Thank You , Father 
<li> Thank You , Holy Spirit 
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<li> Praise the Lord 
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<li> Praise the Name of Jesus 
<li> Praise the Father 
<li> Praise the Holy Spirit 
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<li> Glory to God 
<li> Haleluiah
<li> Bless the Lord 
<li> Job 13:15 <br><i>
Though he slay me, yet Will I Trust in him: but I Will maintain mine own Ways before him.</i>
<li> 2 Corinthians 1:5 <br><i>
For as the Sufferings of Christ Abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
<li> John 3:16 <br><i>
For God so loved the world, that he gave his Only begotten Son , that whosoever believeth in him should Not Perish , but have everlasting life.</i>
<li> 2 Peter 3:9 <br><i>
The Lord is Not slack concerning his Promise , as some men count slackness; but is Longsuffering to us-ward, Not Willing that any should Perish , but that All should come to repentance.</i>
<li> Matthew 16:19 <br><i>
And I Will Give unto thee the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt Bind on Earth shall be Bound in Heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt Loose on Earth shall be loosed in heaven.</i>
<li> <b>Romans 8:28 <br><i>
And we Know that All things Work together for Good to them that Love God , to them who are the called according to his purpose.</i></b>
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