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Today’s Big Idea: God takes us on the long road to develop real and lasting fruit.

Verses Mentioned:

James 1:2-4

Romans 5:3-5

Welcome to our series on taking the “long road” with God. As we journey through life with Him, often times the Lord asks us to take the scenic route. This road takes more time, has more stops along the way, and is often filled with beauty. God shows us so many truths as we take the long, slow, journey of sanctification with Him.

Today’s major key points:

If we were given everything we want when we want it, we might not develop lasting fruit.

Fruit comes when there is a hard-fought hallelujah, a struggle, and some pain in the process.

When we hear a “no” from God as we travel on the long road, we grow even closer to the heart of God and understand Him deeper. This transforms our lives.

As we walk the long road with God, our stride matches His stride, and we learn how to walk like Him as we walk with Him.

I am praying that this study encourages you to hold fast to Him even when you don’t see immediate answers to prayers. I pray that it shows you His character and His love.

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Today’s Big Idea: God doesn’t always give us what we want, because He has something better.

Verses Mentioned:

John 11:4-7

John 11:35

Deuteronomy 31:8

Welcome to our series on taking the “long road” with God. As we journey through life with Him, often times the Lord asks us to take the scenic route. This road takes more time, has more stops along the way, and is often filled with beauty. God shows us so many truths as we take the long, slow, journey of sanctification with Him.

Today’s major key points:

God invites us into obedience, He doesn’t force us to obey but extends an invitation for us to act with Him.

God never leaves us in our pain, He promises His presence at every moment.

Often times God’s purpose is so much greater than our own, so His response won’t be what we expect or in the timing we expect. He has something better in store.

I am praying that this study encourages you to hold fast to Him even when you don’t see immediate answers to prayers. I pray that it shows you His character and His love.

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Today’s Big Idea: God loves the long road because that is where beauty is found.

Verses Mentioned:

2 Peter 3:9

Welcome to our series on taking the “long road” with God. As we journey through life with Him, often times the Lord asks us to take the scenic route. This road takes more time, has more stops along the way, and is often filled with beauty. God shows us so many truths as we take the long, slow, journey of sanctification with Him.

Today’s major key points:

It’s important that we invite God into our mess, letting Him be close to us before we feel “put together”.

God created all this beauty in the world to enjoy it with Him.

The long road gives us the gift of time with God, time to enjoy Him and be with Him.

God is not “slow” in keeping His promises. His timing is always perfect, no matter how long it takes.

I am praying that this study encourages you to hold fast to Him even when you don’t see immediate answers to prayers. I pray that it shows you His character and His love.

Join me over on Instagram: @erikaruthpizzo