{"id":2300,"date":"2011-02-16T04:19:14","date_gmt":"2011-02-16T09:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/systemsofmerritt.com\/wordpress\/?p=2300"},"modified":"2015-08-27T06:06:39","modified_gmt":"2015-08-27T10:06:39","slug":"our-prayers-are-filed-in-heaven-spurgeon-daily-quotes-iphoneapp-2-minute-devotional-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/systemsofmerritt.com\/wordpress\/our-prayers-are-filed-in-heaven-spurgeon-daily-quotes-iphoneapp-2-minute-devotional-13\/2300","title":{"rendered":"Spurgeon on “Let Me Stir You Up In His Name” ~ 2 Minute Devotional"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LetTo examine one’s faith is a most difficult, but most necessary exercise, for both young and old, as Spurgeon points out in this quote. It is something that you must do on your own, in a quiet moment, like the penguin in the picture.
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What state am I in? Do I have forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ? Am I a Christian? Am I growing in Christ? Am I struggling with sin? How can I know these things.\u00a0Should I trust someone else’s opinion of my faith in God?
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The only way to truly examine one’s faith is by God’s Word, the Bible. According to Ephesians 2:8-9 we are saved by grace, not by works. If you think good works such as helping the poor or going to Church are going to get you to heaven, ask God for grace and forgiveness of your sins.
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Are you a Christian, but are lacking in assurance and growth as a believer. Look to and study the Scriptures, and seek fellowship with other believers for help. Lack of assurance does not necessarily mean lack of salvation. Be patient, assurance will come with growth.
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Dear Lord, As I examine my faith, as I look into your Scriptures, work in my heart and life. Help my faith to grow so that I may come, at last, to your promised rest. Amen.<\/p>\n

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I hope you have been blessed by this quote and the accompanying image taken from the\u00a0Spurgeon Daily Quotes<\/a> iPhone app. Please visit our\u00a0blog<\/a>,\u00a0twitter<\/a>, or\u00a0Facebook<\/a> page regularly and pass these posts on to friends that need an encouraging word.<\/p>\n

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To examine one’s faith is a most difficult, but most necessary exercise, for both young and old, as Spurgeon points out in this quote. It is something that you must do on your own, in a quiet moment, like the penguin in the picture. What state am I in? Do I have forgiveness of sins … <\/p>\n

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