Why Some Christians Always have "Baby" Faith Muscles

We all start out with baby muscles in our spiritual life. Some folks think faith is a pill we take to build those muscles, but it's something very different. This 1-minute devotion explains. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible

 “Faith isn't a pill we take. It's a muscle we use.” Unknown

 We’re not saved so we can sit back and enjoy life. We’re saved so we can “work out."

"Work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12-13).  

 Strong Christians get daily exercise in Bible study and prayer, enjoy team workouts at the gym (fellowship), and are actively involved in the work of God.  

Only through "constant use" can we turn our weak, baby muscles into strong, adult muscles (Hebrews 5:13-14). But this takes serious planning (i.e. "fear and trembling").

 We have career plans, exercise plans, savings plans, even plans for cleaning our house. But most of us have no plan for strengthening, exercising and using our spiritual muscles. 

Today let’s make a serious "spiritual exercise plan." 
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We all start out with baby muscles in our spiritual life. Some folks think faith is a pill we take to build those muscles, but it's something very different. This 1-minute devotion explains.
We all start out with baby muscles in our spiritual life. Some folks think faith is a pill we take to build those muscles, but it's something very different. This 1-minute devotion explains. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible


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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Hi Gail - wow, such a great analogy! Love how you use: work out our salvation. Gives it a whole new meaning. God bless precious lady
    Tracy

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  2. Crystal @ Serving JoyfullyOctober 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Love that quote! Also, I wanted to let you know that I have started a brand new link up (today), and wanted to invite you (and any other bloggers) to link some posts to it: http://www.servingjoyfully.com/2012/10/03/first-ever-thriving-thursday-link-up-giveaways/

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  3. JudithOctober 6, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Hello Gail, love your analogy!!

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  4. Lisa ROctober 8, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I have found that some of my best time with God is when I am out walking in the pre-dawn darkness, gazing at the stars and reciting Bible chapters slowly and meaningfully. Psalm 19 never has as much meaning as it does under a starry sky!

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  5. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Love this post! I found you through Women Living Well and I'm your newest follower! I look forward to getting to know you!

    Christie
    http://satisfactionthroughchrist.blogspot.com

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  6. JenniOctober 13, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    You are so right... Thanks for sharing this with the Thrive @ Home link up!

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  7. The Mama Behind the StoryOctober 14, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Hi, there! Your post was one of the top three visited from last week's link-up and will be featured tomorrow. :) I'll also share it on Facebook, so be on the lookout. :)

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  8. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    You are so right! I am excited to start reading your posts daily. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!

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  9. Rosilind JukicOctober 18, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    What a great illustration!!! I love this! Thank you for linking up!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 22, 2019 at 11:21 AM

    Loved this short bible study. Took me to another level. Great teaching for a conference. Thank you for blessing my life.

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