People are always learning new skills, making plans for their careers and retirement, and making lifestyle changes to improve their health and well-being.
However, surveys show that Christians are not as conscientious about our spiritual growth.
Instead of learning, planning, and making lifestyle changes for spiritual growth, we do little or nothing.
Scripture says our faith is a “race” and we should compete with “strict training,” prepared and determined to win “a crown that will last forever” (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).
It’s a race that involves throwing off the hindrances of sin and focusing on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2).
Serious Christians willingly give up worldly treasures to achieve “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus.” They press on toward the finish line, refusing to let anything in their past hold them back (Philippians 3:7-14).
I encourage you to think of practical ways you can be more prepared and determined in your race of faith. Consider how you can gain new Bible study skills, focus more on Jesus, and make lifestyle changes to improve the health of your prayer life.
Let's put a curve in those survey results.
Bible Love Notes
Encouragement to persevere...thank you!
ReplyDeleteI liked this post a lot!! Thanks, Gail!!
ReplyDeleteSerious Christians willingly give up worldly treasures to achieve “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus.” They press on toward the finish line, refusing to let anything in their past hold them back (Philippians 3:7-14). Amen n Amen...this is for me...Thank you Lord.
ReplyDeleteSpot on. Lord, help us to be willing to make necessary changes in our lives do that we can draw closer to you, be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit and avoid the snare of the devil.
ReplyDeleteUplifting and encouraging. Thank you.
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