Grown Up Faith

A Grown Up Faith, James 1:1-4

Many people speak their minds in the manner of being full grown, grownup without recourse of consequences. Some children are more mature than many adults, yet adults have a Peter Pan disorder while the child is more composed. In the church, some people have been there so long that they think they are grown when they are still relying on milk. Meat is good for your nourishment. You are never too old to learn!

Whatever God has for you is intended for you! Therefore, stand unabashed as a loyal servant to Him. Be proud of the position you're given - and always have an ear piqued toward hearing what thus saith the Lord.

A prime example of being disconnected is attending a high school class reunion after so many years. After 10 years away from CHS, I quickly learn that not everyone is on the same page nor travelling in the same linear direction.

1. Addressed as brethren, those of you who are saved to remain wary of the upcoming troubles. To curb it, you MUST have a positive outlook on life. How? Your thinking must reflect the direction not from whence you come, rather where we advance. Not all trouble is negative; often, situations present themselves as a challenge. How we respond is what determines if we are truly grown up or if we still have childish faith.

Grown up faith requires patience. While it is easy to run at the first sign of trouble, it takes a certain level of maturity to breathe. It's not the end of the world; Fabolous and Toni Braxton both remind us to breathe again in so many words. Patience is a virtue with a perfect worth - the things that once bothered you should now be of no concern. You should be able to stand on faith when everything is crumbling around you.