Philippians 3:12-14 and Hebrews 10:23-25, 35-39
Does God have more for me?
It is really easy to feel stuck in our faith. We all go through doubts and questions, and we wonder, “Am I really growing?” We can feel like our hearts are cold and our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. We even start to wonder if God has more in store for us or if this is all there is. We can even come to the point where we don’t even know if we can grow anymore or if we even want to.
So, what do we do when we feel this way? What do we do when we feel like there
is a wall? Press On. Our faith is a marathon, not a sprint.
When we feel stuck in our faith, we must take the focus off ourselves and put it on God, refocus. If we try to move forward in our own energy and strength, we will continue to feel stuck. We must trust in the character and consistency of God, not ourselves!
What is God like? What is His character? List characteristics of God.
Why is it important for our faith to know what God is like?
Read Philippians 3:12-14 again. Discuss what Paul is saying in these verses.
When we feel stuck, we need to stay connected to:
God (through prayer)
God’s Word
Things that point us to God (music, books, etc.)
Other believers
Read Hebrews 10:35-39. Will you stand on Christ even when it does not make sense?
Why it is important to stay close to other believers when you feel stuck?
What do you think it means to “throw away your confi dence”? (Hebrews 10:35)
How can you avoid throwing away your confi dence?
What are the rewards of not throwing away your confidence?
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