1. When you see the phrase "huge crowd of witnesses to your life of faith," what emotions stir inside of you? Are you overwhelmed by this statement or are you energized by it? Are you somewhere in the middle? Think about it...
2. Think about an "ordinary saint" that has guided you as you've grown from a baby Christian into a more mature follower of Christ? Thank God for them, write them a Thank-You note, and give it to them this week!
3. List 3 sins in your life that you are struggling to let go of. Now pray about them every single day. If you have a friend that you are comfortable sharing them with, ask them to pray for you as well.
4. spend a few minutes describing yourself before you came to know Christ. Write it down. Now spend a few minutes describing yourself now. If there is a tremendous difference, take joy in the fact that Christ has made you a new creation! If there's not, try to figure out why. Talk to John (the pastor, not the Baptist) or someone else that you trust to try to get to the bottom of it.
5. Think about some times that you have suffered because of your faith. It may be that you are suffering right now because of it. Spend some time asking God to renew your strength and then read Romans 8:18-30.
6. As a good friend of mine says often, try to "live out loud" this week! Don't sit in the corner of this life afraid to share your faith. Embrace the glorious future Christ has for you and be a living and breathing testimony to the change that Christ can bring!
