Reasons Why People Are Not Watchful

Complacency and Overconfidence  (Proverbs 16:18)

- Overconfidence in our own abilities may cause us to fail to see the need to be vigilant

- People feel like they can do things on their own

- When we are too confident on our own, we feel like we don't need God

- Often times the Lord will humble you so that you can rely on him

Distractions of the World  (1 John 2:15-16)

- People are distracted

- Worldly pleasures and distractions can redirect our attention from spiritual miracles

- When we are distracted, we often neglect our spiritual responsibilities

Spiritual Apathy  (Revelation 3:15-16)

- Spiritual apathy is dangerous

- Sometimes people attend church routinely but they are not seeking God

- Be careful that you are not being apathetic about your relationship with the Lord

Lack of Understanding  

- People are destroyed by lack of knowledge

- Sometimes we don't take the time to understand what the lord is saying

- Without proper understanding of the importance of prayer and being vigilant, you will not be watchful

Fatigue and Weariness  (Galatians 6:9)

- Do not grow weary

- Physical and emotional fatigue can lead to spiritual attacks

- When we are tired, our guards are down

- Don't be too tired that you can't pray

- Don't be too tired that you're not seeing and craving God in your life

- Don't be too tired that you aren't being watchful and vigilant

- Combine your prayer with watchfulness

Embrace a life of watchfulness and a life of prayer. Understand that we are on a spiritual journey. We have to rely on God's strength.