Exercising Faith

What has tested your faith in the past? How did you move forward?

Exercising Faith PDF Transcript

• Reflect on this quote from Charles Bridges. How have you seen this proved true?

“All our failures may be ultimately traced to a defect in faith. We ask but for little, we expect but little, we are satisfied with little; and therefore we gain and do but little. The main difficulty, therefore, is not in our work, but in ourselves; in the conflict with our own unbelief.”

• Which of the seven situations in which your faith will be challenged can you relate to the most?

1) When you lose a trusted friend

2) When you face an overwhelming task

3) When you have been involved in a great work

4) When you face relentless opposition

5) When evil and injustice abound

6) When there is no obvious explanation

7) When you are tired of the battle.

• If you have had major battles for faith, what has helped you persevere through seasons of darkness? If not, what will you do in the future?
• When are you tempted to think faith is automatic, not manual? Why is that distinction so helpful?
• What are the circumstances in your life and ministry where you need to exercise faith today?

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