Bible References: Isaiah 59:9-15; Genesis 39 (chapters 37 – end Genesis); Psalm 107:10-15; James 1:1-4 · Isaiah addressed the people as they were not living in truth · Like us Isaiah longs for and desires truth · We can feel guilty about our sins but it won’t change the fact we have sinned · We need to recognise and confess our sins · Sin is a result of turning our backs on the way God wants us to live, turning our backs on God Himself Example of Victorious life: Joseph (Genesis) · People seemed to like Joseph and were drawn to him · Joseph was betrayed, sold and yet he ended up overseeing, being put in charge · Joseph was brazen about living with God in a land that didn’t serve God · Joseph wasn’t a whinger. He didn’t get blessed from whinging. · He commanded respect · He relied upon God · He didn’t give in to a negative attitude