Focus On Faithfulness
Focus On Faithfulness | January 1, 2024
As the calendar turns to 2024 and God graciously gives us another day, adopting "a word" for the New Year would be prudent. This particular word can be your true north to direct you along the right path, a guiding light when darker times come, or a margin when temptations get too close. The word I want to encourage you to use is "Faithfulness."
See, like a loving and virtuous parent, God desires to bless those who do what is right, and in heaven's view, that comes down to faithfulness. Second Chronicles 16:9a says, "The Lord is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him."
Focusing on faithfulness can significantly improve every aspect of our lives. When we are faithful to God, His favor will not be far behind. When we are faithful within the context of our relationships, stronger bonds of trust and loyalty will form. Likewise, being faithful on the job, to our team, and with our other responsibilities will yield blessings, but we must equally be patient for God's timing on these matters.
However, since this word is vital to our overall relationship with God and others, how exactly do we focus and execute this goal of faithfulness before God?
First, we need to do less talking and more doing. The Bible says in Proverbs 20:6, "Everyone talks about how faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!" The business of faithfulness is actions, not words. If someone wants to call you faithful, so be it, but we should never make any self-proclamation. Instead, let us seek faithful actions and reactions.
Secondly, we need to be faithful to God regarding our time. If you are going to hit those New Year's goals of fitness, finance, or family responsibilities, those old excuses that held you back need to be left behind. The same holds true for your relationship with God. Giving God the leftovers of your time will not cut it. Begin by protecting your church commitments. "Let us not neglect our meeting together..." (Hebrews 10:25a). Attending church regularly, Bible Study groups, volunteering, and your personal reading of the Scripture and prayer will produce faithfulness in time.
Knowing this, adopt the word of faithfulness. Seek to be faithful to the Lord, others, and your responsibilities, and leave the results to Him.
Happy New Year!
See, like a loving and virtuous parent, God desires to bless those who do what is right, and in heaven's view, that comes down to faithfulness. Second Chronicles 16:9a says, "The Lord is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him."
Focusing on faithfulness can significantly improve every aspect of our lives. When we are faithful to God, His favor will not be far behind. When we are faithful within the context of our relationships, stronger bonds of trust and loyalty will form. Likewise, being faithful on the job, to our team, and with our other responsibilities will yield blessings, but we must equally be patient for God's timing on these matters.
However, since this word is vital to our overall relationship with God and others, how exactly do we focus and execute this goal of faithfulness before God?
First, we need to do less talking and more doing. The Bible says in Proverbs 20:6, "Everyone talks about how faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!" The business of faithfulness is actions, not words. If someone wants to call you faithful, so be it, but we should never make any self-proclamation. Instead, let us seek faithful actions and reactions.
Secondly, we need to be faithful to God regarding our time. If you are going to hit those New Year's goals of fitness, finance, or family responsibilities, those old excuses that held you back need to be left behind. The same holds true for your relationship with God. Giving God the leftovers of your time will not cut it. Begin by protecting your church commitments. "Let us not neglect our meeting together..." (Hebrews 10:25a). Attending church regularly, Bible Study groups, volunteering, and your personal reading of the Scripture and prayer will produce faithfulness in time.
Knowing this, adopt the word of faithfulness. Seek to be faithful to the Lord, others, and your responsibilities, and leave the results to Him.
Happy New Year!
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Focus On FaithfulnessBe Faithful Where You Are NowFaithfulness Requires Patience God's Perfect FaithfulnessGod Blesses FaithfulnessStart Your Year In ChurchGod's Forecast Of Forgiveness Avoid Self-Pity You Can Overcome Distraction White As SnowJumpstart Your Health With FastingMaintain An Active Church Membership Your Most Important DecisionTake Ownership Of Unhealthy Choices
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Take Notes When Reading The Bible Alternatives To AnxietyYou Need A SquadGod Has Super Bowls Of BlessingFocus On Obedience, Not the Odds We Accomplish More Together Kindness Is Good For Your HealthKindness Is Remembered And RewardedLoose Lips Sink CredibilityKind Words Promote HealingEvaluate All ExcusesTreat People RightComplaining Is Not HealthyLeap Forward In Your Faith
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Refuse To Give UpTalk To God During Extreme TestingCelebrate FreedomDelivered From FearPut On Shame RepellentGod's Ears And Our TearsAngels Are In Your CornerTaste God's GoodnessBreak Free With HonestyGod Is Fully Aware Of Your AdversityWe Can Defeat WorryGetting Into A Peaceful State Of MindHealthy Fear Leads To BlessingTrust God To ProvideWellness And Your WordsChase Whatever God ApprovesAre Your Problems Backing You Into A Corner?What To Do When You Drift From God?Think About Releasing Your Stress
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