Faith Fitness

Overcoming Obstacles

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. …. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:1,6

Joseph

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Gen. 50:20)

Paul

Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. (Philippians 1:12)

UNFIT FAITH

Leaves Us Vulnerable

MISPLACED FAITH

UNUSED FAITH

REPLACED FAITH

VISUAL FAITH

A FIT FAITH HELPS US

TO OVERCOMEPESSIMISM

If God be for us, who is against us?

Romans 8:31

A FIT FAITH HELPS US

TO OVERCOMEUNBELIEF

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than

all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, tohim be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:20

A FIT FAITH HELPS US

TO OVERCOMETEMPTATION

No temptation has seized you except what is common to

man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted

beyond what you can bear.

But when you are tempted he will also provide a way out so you can stand up under it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

You, dear Children, are from God and have overcome

them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

1 John 4:4

A FIT FAITH EMBOLDENS

US

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit

of power, of love, and of self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7

A FIT FAITH STRENGTHENS

US

And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not

only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because

we know that suffering produces perseverance.

Romans 5:1-3

Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds

because you know that the testing of your faith

develops perseverance.James 1:2-3

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.

With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said. 2 Chronicles 32:7,8

So I will always remind you of these things…

How Fit is Your Faith Today?