Tools to help us stay on track
Be watchful - remember
Stay awake
1 Peter 5:8 - be of sober spirit - be watchful. Your adversary
Spiritual stupor
Nodding off spiritually
Vigilant - sharp-eyed, hawk-eyed, eyes peeled
Joseph vs. David
Stand firm in the faith
Devil and the world and pushing us around
Eph 4:10-15
Infants
Tossed
Act like men - Be Courageous
Be Strong
12 Cor. 12: 7-10
God’s power and grace
We can’t do it in our own strength
Allow the Lord to Strengthen you
Let all that you do be done in love
Kind, patient, with myself and others
Embrace truth, be long-suffering
Revelation of the Love of GodSteps for Spiritual Readiness and Growth
Start small with consistency
Pray everyday
Read or listen to the Bible every day
Pay attention to your thoughts
Develop a growth plan
Have accountability in your lifeFour pictures of relational Dynamics
Arena - I don’t know and you don’t know
Mask - I know, but you don’t know
Blindspots - you know, but I don’t know
Intimacy - you know and I knowThe Pilgrim’s Progress - John Bunyan