Matthew 7
God does not promise easy lives. In fact, He knows that difficulty and our ability to persevere leads to a higher level of spiritual maturity:
The questions I must ask myself then is how am I challenging myself in Christ to enhance my ability to persevere so that I can mature in my faith?
My Prayer: Lord, what a great God You are that You have such patience in me. I am far from perfect and my sin seems to be endless. I desperately seek to rid myself of this sin. I know that You love me anyway, so thank You Jesus for such grace and kindness...and patience. Please forgive me for my sin of judgement...for which I am guilty quite a bit. Please also help me grow in my faith and in my love of You and others.
But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. v14
God does not promise easy lives. In fact, He knows that difficulty and our ability to persevere leads to a higher level of spiritual maturity:
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4
The questions I must ask myself then is how am I challenging myself in Christ to enhance my ability to persevere so that I can mature in my faith?
My Prayer: Lord, what a great God You are that You have such patience in me. I am far from perfect and my sin seems to be endless. I desperately seek to rid myself of this sin. I know that You love me anyway, so thank You Jesus for such grace and kindness...and patience. Please forgive me for my sin of judgement...for which I am guilty quite a bit. Please also help me grow in my faith and in my love of You and others.
