1 Corinthians: Chapter 16 - Stay on Target

Tools to help us stay on track 2 Timothy 2:16 1 Corinthians 16:3-4 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 God Steps 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 life Four 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 know The Pilgrim’s Progress - John Bunyan