Faithfulness

My Pastor spoke about the fruit of the Spirit today of FAITHFULNESS. It both encouraged and challenged my heart. I am afraid that I am not as faithful of a man as I should be. The main thing that drives me to confess that is my lack of discipline over time. There are so many moments during the day that I do not redeem. So many 5-10 minute lags that I do not use to increase in the knowledge of God.

I learned that God is the source and standard of faithfulness. I learned that Jesus is the actor of faithfulness. And that the Holy Spirit is the producer of faithfulness in the heart of Christians. Any amount of gospel purchased faithfulness that I have, I have because of the faithful Trinitarian Lord.

I also learned that one of the main qualifications of an Elder or a Pastor of a Church is faithfulness. All men are called to be faithful, but a Pastor's qualification to be a Pastor depends on him being faithful.

O Lord, create in me a heart of faithfulness. Forgive me for my faithlessness and ever changing mind.