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The phrase, “God will never give you more than you can handle” is often used to comfort people, but it’s not actually in Scripture. God never promises to keep us from overwhelming circumstances; instead, He promises His presence and strength in the middle of them. Life will often serve up more than we can handle—but never more than God can handle.

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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From Series: "God Never Said That"

We’ve all heard phrases like “God will never give you more than you can handle” or “Forgive and forget.” They sound comforting, but here’s the problem: God never actually said them. In this 4-week series, “God Never Said That,” we’ll uncover some of the most common cultural myths about God, compare them with the truth of Scripture, and discover the hope and freedom found in what God really does say. Each week helps your congregation trade half-truths for whole truth and build their lives on the solid foundation of God’s Word.