What does a maturing Christian think about himself, the Christian life, and the Gospel? I. View of self: a sense of frustration not perfection.II. View of the Christian life: responsible activity not passivity.III. View of the Gospel: preservation enables perseverance.About the first four plus minutes capture a pastoral prayer and a prayer for a mission trip group from Covenant Church in Fayetteville. Just skip ahead if you prefer to hear only the sermon.