WE GROW BY EATING
The food that we eat is that of God's Word. "The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life." (John 6:63) "When your words came, I ate them: they were my joy and my heart's delight." (Jeremiah 15:16)
If we didn't have a proper diet of food and water, we would die. If we do not have a constant intake of God's Word, the same thing will happen to us spiritually.
WE GROW BY BREATHING
Prayer is the breath of the Soul. Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to
"Pray without ceasing" In Romans 2:12 he says to be "faithful in prayer" and in Philippians 4: 6 we are "not to be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6) Prayer is constant communication with our God. Sharing with Him what is on our heart. Talking with our divine parent will help us to have, the wisdom, insight, and strength to grow our lives in faith, hope, and love.
WE GROW BY EXERCISING
"For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come."
(1 Timothy 4:8) As it is important to eat, drink water, exercise is important as well. It the same in the Christian life. We must work on godliness.
We must work on applying the truths of God's Word to our everyday lives. God's Word works, when we put it to work, in our day to day lives.
If we want to grow as Christians, these are the tools to do it!
Let's put them into practise, and see the difference they make! GP
How Do I Live and Grow Stronger as a Christian? Outline & Scriptures (Bibleinfo.com)
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