Walking Strong as a Faithwalker-2 - Wednesday March 10, 2010
"You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." John 6:67-68 NIV
What does it take to be a life-long faithwalker? Here are three more traits you need to develop in your life.
A faithwalker is a disciple who grows in his or her commitment. I pray this prayer almost every day: "Lord, help me to love You with all my heart and soul and mind and strength today." I've committed myself to the Great Commandment and loving my neighbor. I've made committments to my wife, my family, my local church, my leaders, this world and the Great Commission. What are you committed to? Practical measures of your commitment can be seen in your attendance, your service, and your giving.
A faithwalker is also a disciple who daily practices spiritual disciplines. Did you have your quiet time this morning? We need to pray. We need to read, study, and memorize the Word. We need to pursue reconciliation and restitution with any brothers and sisters we have wronged. We must examine our heart daily. And we must proclaim the Word.
Finally, a faithwalker is a disciple who loves God today more than yesterday. Meditate on Romans 8:39 "Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord" (NLT). Our whole Christian experience is based on this love. If you don't know this love, ask God daily to help you understand this love. I ask God every day, "Help me love You more today than I did yesterday."
Develop these five traits in your life, and they will help you maintain your course as a lifelong faithwalker.
Submitted by:
Rory Whitney
Faithwalkers West 2009
Walking Strong as a Faithwalker Seminar,
One-Year Reading Plan:
Numbers 14:1-15:16
Mark 14:53-72
Psalms 53:1-6
Proverbs 11:4
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