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From: "Reeva Parry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:02 PM
Subject: Mature Faith


> Mature Faith
> 
> 
> ROMANS 4:18-21.
> 
> 
> Yesterday, we studied the first of three faith stages. Believers 
> should mature past restlessness as their usual response to trials; 
> however, we may find ourselves going through one or all of these 
> levels when faced with a new or particularly difficult challenge. 
> Still, consistent spiritual growth  should lead us to the next two 
> faith stages.
> 
> Reaching faith is characterized by focus upon the Lord rather than 
> upon obstacles or feelings. Instead of battling through nagging 
> doubts, this Christian asserts, "I know He can, and I know He will." 
> Reaching faith is evident in a life that revolves around God: waiting 
> for a prayer answer is okay because
> the believer trusts that His Father is faithful to do what He says. 
> In the midst of frailties, failures, and sin, a heavenward heart is 
> cultivated by means of Scripture meditation and prayer. And God 
> honors a heart tuned to Him.
> 
> The Christian life is exciting when we reach this stage. It becomes 
> an adventure--a chance to see what God will do next, and how He will 
> work out a situation.
> 
> If you take this lesson to heart, you will look at what has been 
> weighing on your mind, and start to pray differently: "God, here's my 
> problem,  but I'm focusing on Your sovereignty and Your promises from 
> now on." That kind of thinking, practiced consistently, can lead to 
> what I call perfect faith, or
> resting faith.
> 
> Resting faith does not bother with "can" and "will"; a believer who 
> is resting confidently in the Lord says, "It's done." With mature 
> faith, a believer can move mountains. (Matthew 17:20).
> 
>