Don’t Fail the Test

Written By Betty Predmore

2 CORINTHIANS 13: 1-14

(September 13)

I am going through some training right now that will allow me to do some counseling within my church. It is a lot of studying and a lot of class time, but I am hoping the end result will be the ability to help someone in need. When I am finished with this training, there will be a "test" to make sure I was listening and absorbed what I need to know.

I usually do pretty good on tests. As an overachiever, I do my best. So, I am hopeful that this one will be no different.

But what if I don't pass? What if I fail the test? All those hours in training and studying wasted in one single act. Now THAT would be a bummer!

Paul is planning his THIRD visit to the Corinthians, and they still seem to be a little slow in getting his message. The last time he visited, he gave warning to those he found sinning. Pretty much, that was their last chance. If they continue sinning, they will have failed the test of faith.

Do you think you have ever failed the test of faith? Has there been a time when you just could not trust in God for something?

One of the huge ways they were failing was by not acknowledging the correction of their authority. They wouldn't listen to Paul or his fellow apostles. There was no humility to submit.

How often do we balk against submission, especially when it calls us to change a behavior we don't want to change? In that way, we are just like the Corinthians, stubborn-hearted and prideful.

Don't fail the test. Humble yourselves before God and listen to his commands. His word says that when we do this, he will lift us up. I don't know about you, but to me that sounds like an A+!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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