Monday, September 8, 2008
Six Daily Steps to Strengthen your Christian Life
This article isn't my original; however, I did change the Bible verses to KJV
Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God.."
We all need to set up a personal time between us and God on a daily basis. Some call it a quiet time, or a devotional time. It is time alone that we spend with God.
2. Read the Word of God.
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."John 1:14
Jesus is the Word and the Word became flesh and dwelt amongst us. The Bible is the living word of God and God communicates to us in his word.
"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." John 6:35
Our spirit hungers and thirsts for the Word of God. God feeds us with his spiritual bread and fills our souls. It is very important to read the Word of God consistently. We eat three meals a day to satisfy our flesh's hunger. How much less does our soul require?
3. Meditate on the Word.
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." Psalm 1:1-2
God uses this as a way to speak to you. The Holy Spirit reminds you of the verses you read and carries the message to you from God. It is very important to memorize and meditate on the Word.
4. Have a Good Prayer Life.
"17 Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
God wants us to deeply abide in him and to include him in everything we do in our lives. He wants to be woven into our hearts and our lives. He wants us to come to him FIRST before we make decisions about anything. When we seek him, he will give us his guidance. That is very
important. Do your best to make a habit of this and never give up!
5. Take delight in the Word of God.
In the verse, Psalms 1:2, "But his delight is in the law of the LORD."
It shows us that we need to praise God, delight in his law, adore him and worship him. There is true JOY when we abide in God. No matter what happens all around us, we turn our heads up and behold him. Seek the joy from God because he can supply it abundantly!
6. Put your faith into action!
"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."James 2:17
We may become empty inside if we just sit and listen to the word of God without ever applying any of it to our lives. Let what you hear be spoken to you, not at you. Put your faith into action! Your faith will grow stronger and be more deeply rooted than ever before! God will use you to bear many good fruits!
Six Daily Steps to Strengthen Your Christian Life
1. Establish a personal time alone with God on a daily basis.Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God.."
We all need to set up a personal time between us and God on a daily basis. Some call it a quiet time, or a devotional time. It is time alone that we spend with God.
2. Read the Word of God.
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."John 1:14
Jesus is the Word and the Word became flesh and dwelt amongst us. The Bible is the living word of God and God communicates to us in his word.
"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." John 6:35
Our spirit hungers and thirsts for the Word of God. God feeds us with his spiritual bread and fills our souls. It is very important to read the Word of God consistently. We eat three meals a day to satisfy our flesh's hunger. How much less does our soul require?
3. Meditate on the Word.
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." Psalm 1:1-2
God uses this as a way to speak to you. The Holy Spirit reminds you of the verses you read and carries the message to you from God. It is very important to memorize and meditate on the Word.
4. Have a Good Prayer Life.
"17 Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
God wants us to deeply abide in him and to include him in everything we do in our lives. He wants to be woven into our hearts and our lives. He wants us to come to him FIRST before we make decisions about anything. When we seek him, he will give us his guidance. That is very
important. Do your best to make a habit of this and never give up!5. Take delight in the Word of God.
In the verse, Psalms 1:2, "But his delight is in the law of the LORD."
It shows us that we need to praise God, delight in his law, adore him and worship him. There is true JOY when we abide in God. No matter what happens all around us, we turn our heads up and behold him. Seek the joy from God because he can supply it abundantly!
6. Put your faith into action!"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."James 2:17
We may become empty inside if we just sit and listen to the word of God without ever applying any of it to our lives. Let what you hear be spoken to you, not at you. Put your faith into action! Your faith will grow stronger and be more deeply rooted than ever before! God will use you to bear many good fruits!