Pressing Forward

If you’re gonna allow difficulty to be a deterrent too following Jesus to Freedom, prepare to be deterred and detained.

For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NLT

Three part plan for Pressing Forward…

Press In!

Press into His Presence

Posture is important.

Humility is huge when it comes too coming to God.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV

God’s presence is a place of preparation for God’s purpose.

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Ephesians 6:10-13 NLT

Press Through

Pressing Through with Persistence

The number one reason we fail is because we quit or we just stop acting like we’re trying.

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 NLT

Press On

Press On to Impact

We must first be impacted to be impactful.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you Matthew 6:33 ESV

When the pathway seems long, When temptation is strong, When your strength's almost gone That's the time to press on. - Hess

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7 ESV