Lesson 25 Seven Reasons We Get Stuck (2)

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SEVEN REASONS WE GET STUCK

1. You have not completely worked the previous principle.

Galatians 5:25 NKJV

25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

2. You have not completely surrendered your life and your will to the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5–6 NKJV

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

3. You Have Not Accepted Jesus’ Work on the Cross for Your Forgiveness.

1 John 1:9 NKJV

9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Ephesians 1:7 NKJV

7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace

Isaiah 1:18 NKJV

18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.

Romans 8:1 NKJV

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

4. You have not forgiven others who have harmed you.

1 Peter 5:10–11 NKJV

10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

5. You are afraid of the risk in making the necessary change.

Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Hebrews 13:6 NKJV

6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

6. You are not willing to “own” your responsibility.

Psalm 139:23 NKJV

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties;

7. You have not developed an effective support team.

Proverbs 13:20 NKJV

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Galatians 5:13 NKJV

13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Galatians 6:2 NKJV

2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

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