My faith is _____________ .

Today in High School Girls Small group, we studied about our faith. What kind of faith do you have? If Jesus got in your face at eye level and asked you to use one word to describe your faith you would say....?

weak-full-none-huge-limited-lukewarm-alive....

I'm sure there are specific terms for faith types, but off the top of my head, here's some I think of:
1. Generational faith- you got your momma's faith; or a religious background.

2. Relational faith - you have a rub-off faith from a friend. If your friend quit going to church, you probably would too.

3. Intellectual faith - head knowledge. Know the church lingo..

4. Experential faith. ..you don't know about God, you know God. You've met him. This isn't exclusive of the 5th type of faith...

5. Personal faith. Not only did you have an encounter with Jesus, you accepted Him as your Lord and Savior..He is now personal to you.

I gave the example of saying to the class that Katie and I are BEST FRIENDS. Then I asked her how many times in the last week did I call her, this best friend of mine. She said, of course, "none". So despite my claim to be best friends w/ Katie, it isn't true due to evidence. I asked her how many times she and Ashley talked.."lots". Right. This is evidence of a good friendship.



So despite what you claim (I'm a christian) it is the evidence that proves the truth( my faith is____) . So be truthful..what does your faith look like? God knows your heart. He knows your real relationship. So girls, I encourage you to GET REAL with Him. Even if you don't know Him personally..tell Him so and why. If you're angry or saddened - be real with God. He wants to hear from you. But be honest...for if you knew the Jesus I know, you'd have no doubt.

So, what's it going to be? My faith is___________. If you truely want to grow your relationship w/ Jesus, thell Him that too and well....hang on! He'll touch you fresh and anew!



Remember to pray for:

Darcy, for her surgery tomorrow; neighbor

He, former teacher's little boy and her bro

Ch, cousin & uncle...(I'll miss you girl!!) ; Pa, work

Ma, brother and mom; Je, friend's family, Kaylee D, camps, aunt

Br, brother going to Iraq Ja, brother in bootcamp

Ma, g/mother Ta, family

And many unspokens