Test of Faith

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Today is the most incredible day of your life! Pick any special day you’ve had and it doesn’t compare to today. Wedding day? Nope.  Graduation? Not even close. You could have eaten the best meal of your life while dining with your biggest idol who liked you so much they decided to give you a million dollars…and that day couldn’t compete with today. What amazing thing happened today that blows everything else you’ve experienced so far in your life away? You woke up. Congrats...You opened your eyes and took your place among the living. 

Obviously you’ve experienced waking up before but not on April 24, 2024. Over 150 thousand people who saw yesterday didn’t get to see today. That’s an astonishing number. The world’s largest stadium can’t seat that many and I’ve checked. So what are your plans for this incredibly awesome special day? Hopefully, in everything you do today it will be to the glory of the one responsible for every breath you take. God should be first in our lives so let’s do a little number crunching to see where you have him ranked:


1) It’s week number 13 which means we’ve had 13 opportunities to go church this year. How many times have you been? 

13 times = 5 points. 

6 or more times = 3 points 

Less than 6 times = 1 point


2) How many times did you pray last week (not counting prayer before eating)? 

14 or more = 5 points

7 to 13 = 3 points

Less than 7 = 1 point


3) If we eat 3 meals a day we have 21 opportunities a week to give thanks. How many times have you prayed last week before meals? 

21 or more = 5 points

10 to 20 = 3 points

Less than 10 = 1 point


4) We love paydays but how much love do we show the Lord in giving back a part of our paycheck?

10% or more = 5 points

5% to 9% = 3 points 

Less than 5% = 1 point


5) We should study the Bible daily but less than 20% of churchgoers do. How many days a week do you read the Bible? 

7 days = 5 points

4 or more = 3 points 

Less than 4 = 1 point 


Add up your points and see where you stand:

25 points- You’re Awesome 

20 to 24 points- Keep up the good work

13 to 23 points- Needs improvement 

12 or fewer- Take a more active approach  


Now don’t get bent out of shape at the results. This isn’t based on some Harvard theological study and only God can judge your faith. I’m trying to get us to be more aware that our actions should match our faith. 


Think about it. 

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