Sticking with It When Faith Seems Hard

When you walk into a room, how do people react? Do they perk up because there is something refreshing about you that adds to their day? Or are you just like everybody else?

In these two messages, Stuart Briscoe explains how our lives as disciples of Jesus should be like an appealing “fragrance” that is noticed by those around us. The trouble is, we often try to produce that holy winsomeness on our own—instead of allowing God to develop our character so that it becomes more natural to us.

Stuart notes that sometimes, when in frustration it seems like you’ll never become the disciple you want to be, you have to double down and remind yourself to stick with it and keep talking with God in prayer. Never give up, Stuart urges. God’s got you.

Feelings of inadequacy are common in a high expectation world. The results can be devastating. Paul talked about God’s high expectations, the inadequate feelings he experienced and what he did about them.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6

A casual reading of the parable of the widow and the judge might suggest that Jesus was saying if we go on asking God to do what we want, He will give in eventually and we will get our own way!  A careful study of Luke 18:1-14 presents a very different picture.

Scripture: Luke 18:1-18:14

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In his 2-message series, Sticking with It When Faith Seems Hard, Stuart Briscoe helps you discover how your life can naturally reflect the appealing “fragrance” of Christ to others, even when life gets tough. 

We’ll send you this series, along with Stuart’s booklet, The Impossible Christian Life, as our thanks for your gift to help share the Life-giving power of Jesus Christ with more people through Stuart’s and Jill’s teaching and resources.

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