Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 5:17-21
Becoming an Overcomer – is a process. It takes time – ups and downs – set backs … Pattern of Regression
- Complacency – “I’m okay”
- Confused – “Why?” “Everything has been going so good.”
- Compromise –“It’s not that bad. I’m in control”
Why do Christians fail?
We rely on our own strength – Gal. 3:3
- Start with Grace and Faith – we must continue by the same
- We shift from His power to ours…(Zech. 4:6)
- “The great Bygone” – Tell Sheldon his mother is here!
We don’t seek support – Hebrews 10:24-25
- Sunday School, Wed. PM, RU, CD Ministry – see them as they are (Support)
- No man, is an island – * lesson of the whale
- In our pride, we shift the blame – (I Corinthians 10:12 )
How Can We Prevent Failure? We prevent small daily failures, same way we prevent large eternal ones:
(Failure = Event – Person)
Daily Evaluations (Mark 14:38) – H.E.A.R.T. accratic
- Take time (it won’t come naturally) for preparation and intro spectin
Daily medications – (Psalms 1:1-3) – “If you know how to worry – you can meditate
- Make time (schedule) – we often plan – but fail to perform
- Reading the Bible – good / memorizing – better / meditate – best (Psalms 143:5)
Daily Prayers – (Luke 11:1, 9-10)
- Man in new office – with no phones – on the phone
What is the Reward for the Christian? Romans 5:1, 17
Peace with God – salvation
- Its no accident so many people feel at odds with God (John 3:36)
- Asking of a sick / deceased…”Have they made peace? Don’t wait
Peace of God – direction
- Keeping peace in the family requires patience, love, understanding and at least two television sets.” (Hebrews13:20-21)
Galatians 5:1
- My 10 yr. battle – Do more – Fail More
- God loves me because of who I am – not what I do
- Boys playing ball – win or lose, love, pride
- Grace wins – we win!
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