I’m sure you’ve heard that it’s important to read God’s word everyday. You can find many verses that talk about the importance of reading, learning and just being in God’s word. But honestly, Sometimes being a Christian seems like hard work.

• II Timothy 3:16-17
• Psalm 119:105
• Matthew 4:4

People talk about how they read everyday, how they have a routine so that they don’t miss a day. These are suppose to be words of encouragement for us, because it is hard to do.

Unfortunately, no one talks about how hard it is. No one talks about the days where it seems more like work than fellowshipping with God.
So, I am here to say that honestly, sometimes being a Christian seems like work.

EVERYONE HAS STRUGGLES

You may think that this is bad to admit, but as Christians we need to be honest with each other. We need to admit to each other that we have struggles.

• Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
• James 5:16
• Proverbs 28:13

It’s not a secret that you have struggles, or is it? It’s ok to let people know. I will always have struggles. Those struggles will depend on the day, month, or what’s going on in my life at that particular time. Right now it’s a struggle for me to be in God’s word daily. It seems like a lot of work.

DON’T GIVE IN TO THE STRUGGLE!

Don’t give into your struggle because God will give you the resources you need. He helps each of us in different ways, so be open to what God is showing you. His word never fails.

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Narrow, uneven, and steep steps with no hand rail to hold on to, and very slipper when wet or icy. That is a pretty accurate description of this picture. This picture is an example of something that may seem like a lot of work. But, it’s a great feeling when you reach the top!
The walk up or down this natural staircase may be hard and a lot of work, in the same way that life may feel hard and a lot of work. The sense of accomplishment is rewarding when we look back at what you did even when you didn’t feel like you could, or just didn’t want to.

Here at Christian Fellowshipping we have Free Bible Studies to help and encourage you in your christian walk.