Friday, September 7, 2012

September 8, 2012

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith......." II Peter 1:5a
 
We know the reasons for giving every effort to building our faith, what we're not sure of is why we don't.
 
When we think of all that God has done for us, why would we not make every effort?
 
When we consider everything that Jesus suffered and sacrificed for us, why would we not make every effort?
 
Considering all that God has made available for us through our faith, why would we not make every effort?
 
Could it be a lack of desire that keeps us from making every effort toward faith? If so, what is that we desire more?
 
Could it be a lack of devotion that keeps us from making every effort toward faith? If that is true, then what is it we are more devoted to?
 
Perhaps it is a lack of discipline that keeps us from making every effort toward faith? Discipline means saying no to non-faith things in order to say yes to faith. And discipline means continuing to say no to the wrong things and yes to faith things.
 
Making every effort requires a desire for faith, a devotion to faith and a discipline toward faith.
 
What do you desire more than you desire faith?
 
What are you devoting yourself to more than faith?
 
Where do you need to be more disciplined?