The Hindrances: What’s Stopping Your Progress

 2020, 4 Jan

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 3:23 NIV

This article in bible reading plan related with bible verse I read today. its about sin. sin will stopping my progress to know God's will. Sin is a serious problem that is hampering my relationship with God. I know, but it is difficult to continue to maintain my holiness.

I learn what's stopping my progress, so i can avoid and aware about that.

Today, we’ll consider several factors that can block our ability to hear God. If not dealt with promptly, each can become noise in our lives that stops us from discerning what the Lord is saying to us. 

Self Will — The most common and destructive of these factors is our own self-will. We’re so focused on our own needs and desires that we can’t hear what the Lord is telling us. 

The Influence of Others — People have influence in our lives, and they’ll always have an opinion when we have a decision to make. But they aren’t you and will never know better than you what God’s will is for your life. 

Ignorance of God’s Character and Principles — Another reason we may be hindered in hearing the Lord is that we don’t really know God and His ways.

Unbelief — Another factor which can hinder you from hearing God’s will is unbelief—a combination of fear in your heart about your situation and doubt concerning the Lord’s promises or character.

Feelings of Unworthiness or Guilt — How you feel about yourself can hinder you from hearing God, especially if you see yourself as unworthy of His love and concern.

Busyness — We all make choices about what we should do with our time—and often we may show that the Lord is our last priority by the small amount of time we spend with Him.

God-Directed Anger — The reason you either consciously or unintentionally avoid knowing God’s will is because of unhealed anger and resentment you have toward Him. 

Willfully-Harbored Sin — Harboring sin can hinder you from hearing God’s will for your life. When we pass from committing a sin to harboring it (embracing and shielding it as part of who we are and what we’re entitled to), we put up a block between us and the Lord.

from all of these inhibiting factors, after I think. I've experienced it. From all of these inhibiting factors, after I think. I've experienced it. So, I really need Grace from God. Don’t allow any of the hindrances above to cause you to miss out on this awesome gift.

and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—

Romans 3:24‭-‬25 NIV

The biggest factor right now that is holding me back is sin and guilt. Although other factors also play a role. Christ already sacrifice for me. I must step forward, not reflect too long and regret the past. think about, what you can please God. Don't you want to be God's favorite disciple, like John?

Let's step forward, Thank you for loving me Lord. So grateful. 🤗♥️