Faithfulness

In the ladies Bible class I attend on Wednesday nights at the church of Christ in Sunray, TX, we have been studying the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Tonight's lesson given by Nancy Grundy is about the struggle to faithfulness.

Galatians 5:17 - it is a daily struggle as we deal with life. It takes a lot of energy.

What keeps us from being successful in that struggle?
- too tired... I can't... physical struggle
-- Philippians 4:13 - I can with His strength in me!

- laziness... I don't want to... mental struggle
-- Matthew 25:40 - we're doing everything for Jesus
-- Colossians 3:23 - remember who are we really doing everything for
-- Proverbs 31:27 - do not eat the bread of idleness

- hopelessness... why try... who cares
-- Joshua 1:9 - God is with us, do not be dismayed
-- Lamentations 3:22-23 - God's faithfulness is with us everyday

- procrastination... I'll do it later... later never comes
-- Ecclesiastes 9:10 - be mindful while we're working... later will never come

- rationalization... someone else will do it... someone else will help...
-- 1 Timothy 3:11 - faithful in all things... not just some

- apathy... I don't care... spiritual numbness
-- Mark 10:45 - the Lord gave his life as a ransom for many (us included)... how can we not care when He did that for us?

- rebellion... I won't... hardness of heart
-- Proverbs 29:1 - if your heart is hard, you will be destroyed without remedy.

Psalm 139:23-24 - every morning, say this in your prayer before you begin your day.

Psalm 27:1 - the Lord is the strength of my life. If He is my light and my salvation, how can I not walk faithfully?

1.  We must strive to be faithful.
2. Evaluate your life in the area of faithfulness.
3. When you see a need for faithfulness, make that a matter of prayer and concrete action.
4. Be faithful in small things.
5. Rely on God's help and be willing to study.
6. Remember the reward for faithfulness... Matthew 25:21 - if we want to share in His happiness, we must be faithful... Joshua 24:14a... fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness.

These are just my notes from class 😊

Blessings, Ronna <><