THE GREAT I AM

The Great I AM - Part 2

The name “I AM” reveals God’s eternal, unchanging nature. He is not bound by time, circumstance, or human limitation. WHATEVER we face, God is sufficient. 

Wherever there’s a need, God declares “I AM.” He is not just the solution—He is enough. The Great I AM fills every gap, meets every need, and walks with you through every valley.

Since God is ALL that, what prevents us from ALLOWING HIM to be our Great I AM in ALL our situations and circumstances. 
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Topic (Alphabetical)
	The Great I AM
	Broken Relationships
	I AM the: Restorer of Relationships
	Death (Facing Death)
	I  AM the Resurrection & Life
	Depression & Hopelessness
	I AM: Your Joy
	Fear & Anxiety
	I AM: Your Peace
	Financial Lack
	I AM: Your Provider
	Loneliness & Isolation
	I AM: With You Always
	Life Purpose & Identity Crisis
	I AM: Your Creator
	Sin & Guilt
	I AM: Your Redeemer
	Sickness & Pain
	I AM: Your Healer
	Spiritual Attacks
	I AM: Your Defender
	Spiritual Dryness
	I AM: Your Living Water
	Temptation & Addictions
	I AM: Your Way of Escape
	Uncertainty & Confusion
	I AM: Your Guide
	Unforgiveness & Bitterness
	I AM: Your Heart Healer
	Weariness & Burnout
	I AM: Your Rest

Part 2:

For each situation:
The Need – What we face in life.

God as “I AM” – His nature in that moment.

Key Scriptures – Proof of His promises.
16. Weak Faith & Doubt
The Need: Assurance and strength to believe.
I AM: Your Rock
Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”

Mark 9:24 – “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

Reflection: God will fight for you, but He calls you to stand your ground.?

17. Broken Dreams & Delayed Promises
The Need: Purpose, timing, hope
I AM: Your Promise Keeper
Scriptures:
Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”

Romans 8:28  “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Reflection: “God opens doors, but you still have to walk through them.”

18. Rejection & Betrayal
The Need: Healing and identity security.
I AM: Your Acceptance
 Scriptures:
Psalm 27:10 – “For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.”

1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…”

Reflection: “The Lord equips you, but you must pick up the armor.”

19. Parenting Pressures
The Need: Wisdom, patience, and guidance.
I AM: Your Wisdom
 Scriptures:
James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all…”

Proverbs 4:7:  “Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.”

Reflection: God guides your steps, but you must be willing to move your feet.

20. Darkness of the World
The Need: Courage, clarity, and light.
I AM: The Light
 Scriptures:
John 16:33 – “…In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 1:5 – “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

Matthew 5:14 – “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Reflection: The harvest is the Lord’s, but you must sow the seed

21. Seasons of Waiting on God.
The Need: Patience, trust, and endurance.
I AM: Lord of Timing
Scriptures:
Isaiah 40:31 – “…they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength…”

Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”

Reflection: God writes the story, but you must turn the page.

22. Injustice and Unfair Treatment
The Need: Justice, vindication, peace.
I AM: Your Righteous Judge
 Scriptures:
Psalms 96:13 - For the Lord is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth.

Psalms 9:7-8 : But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne. He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

Reflection: The Lord parts the sea, but you still have to walk through it

23. Crisis of Faith
The Need: Assurance of who God is and who you are.
I AM: Your Unchanging God
 Scriptures:
Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Galatians 3:26 – “For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.”

Reflection: God gives the strength, but you must lift the load.

24. Transitions and Major Life Changes
The Need: Stability, guidance, peace.
I AM: Your Foundation
 Scriptures:
Colossians 2:6-7 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Psalm 121:8 – “The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”

Reflection: God builds the foundation, but you must stand on it.

25. Persecution for Faith
The Need: Courage, boldness, strength.
I AM: Your Defender & Rewarder
 Scriptures:
Matthew 5:10 – “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake…”

Romans 8:31 – “…If God is for us, who can be against us?”

2 Timothy 3:12 – “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”

Reflection: God secures the victory, but you must step onto the battlefield

26. Feeling Unqualified or Inadequate
The Need: Confidence and empowerment.
I AM: Your Sufficiency
 Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “…My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

1 Corinthians 1:27 – “…God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Reflection: The promise is certain, but the journey requires faithfulness

27. Facing Temptation to Compromise
The Need: Integrity, strength, courage to stand firm.
I AM: Your Holiness
 Scriptures:
Proverbs 10L9: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”

Joshua 1:9:  “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Reflection: “Faith is trusting God for the outcome; courage is showing up for the process.”

28. Comparison & Envy
The Need: Contentment and security in your purpose.
I AM: Your Portion
Scriptures:
Philippians 4:12: Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.”

Proverbs 14:30  “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.”

Reflection: God promises provision, but you must gather the manna

29. Ministry Burnout
The Need: Healing, rest, and reassurance of calling.
I AM: The One Who Sustains
 Scriptures:
Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

Psalm 23:3 – “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”

Reflection: 
The work is endless, but you are not; let God be God
Burnout happens when you try to do God’s work without God’s 
strength.

30. Lack of Direction
The Need: Vision, clarity, confidence in next steps
I AM: Your Shepherd & Your Way Maker
 Scriptures:
Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

Psalm 23:2 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

Reflection: The Lord makes a way, but you must choose to follow it.

“I AM” is not just who God was—He IS, now and forever. Whatever you're facing, He doesn't just give an answer—He is the answer. Every situation is an opportunity for you to meet a new dimension of His presence.

Every crisis is an invitation to encounter a new side of who God is. From the throne room to the valley, from the waiting room to the war zone, "I AM" is already there. He doesn't just solve problems—He enters them with you.

Final Thoughts
Let's agree -Life by design is HARD.
Anything worthwhile in this life is HARD but WORTH IT!
God knew life would be HARD - Matthew 16:24 - Take up your cross DAILY and DENY self

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”

FACT: There is no such thing as an EASY cross. That's why we need the Holy Spirit Power.
Ephesians 1:19-20 (NLT): 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power

BOTTOM LINE: CHOOSE YOUR HARD.

Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard.  Choose your hard.
Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard.   Choose your hard.
Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard.
Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard.
Holding a grudge is hard. Forgiving is hard. Choose your hard.
Discipline is hard. Regret is hard. Choose your hard.
Breaking bad habits is hard. Living with them is hard. Choose your hard.
Staying the same is hard. Changing is hard. Choose your hard.
Loneliness is hard. Relationships are hard. Choose your hard.
Confronting the truth is hard. Living in denial is hard. Choose your hard.
Faith is hard. Doubt is hard. Choose your hard.
I REPEAT: Anything worthwhile in this life is HARD but WORTH IT!
Pick wisely.

Topic (Alphabetical)	# in Handout
Broken Dreams & Delayed Promises	17
Comparison & Envy	28
Crisis of Faith	23
Darkness of the World	20
Facing Injustice	22
Facing Life Transitions	24
Feeling Inadequate	26
Lack of Direction	30
Ministry Burnout	29
Parenting Pressures	19
Persecution for Faith	25
Rejection & Betrayal	18
Temptation to Compromise	27
Waiting Seasons 21
Weak Faith and Doubt 16