Tools for GrowthTuesday, October 20, 2015
If we want to avoid getting stuck or stagnant in our walk with God we have to grow. If we are not growing we are dying. We have to stay hungry for knowledge, consciously pursue learning opportunities and improve our lives. In order to accomplish this we must have a plan. You’ve heard it before, “Leaders are readers,” or “Great leaders read.” But what should we be reading? Let’s talk about this more in depth. First and foremost, the Word of God is always our greatest and strongest resource. It is our foundation. It is our instructions for successful daily life. It is the only truth we can live by. It will shape us, our thought patterns, and grow us more into likeness of Christ.
- Reading biographies of influential people will encourage you and your faith. You can learn from their life stories, failures and successes. It does not necessarily have to be Christians that you are reading about.
- Get on a Bible reading plan that will stretch your faith and cause you to study the Word. It will help you to read through the Bible. It causes you to get into the Word and the Word will get in to you.
- Commit to devotionals daily that will take you deeper into your understanding of the Word. Meditation on the Word will develop your spiritual muscles.
- Compile a confession list that you can access daily. If you do not have a confession list you will never rise above your confessions. Utilize your notes application on your phone or write them out and stick it somewhere that you will see daily. Here’s a few ideas to get your list started:
- God is with me I cannot be moved!
- The wisdom of God is within me!
- I am full of God's peace & presence!
- I am an influencer for the kingdom of God!
- My focus is on God's perfect will!
- I hit the mark for God’s glory!
- I am salt and light!
- Pray the Word. When we pray the Word we pray the will of God and the promises of God. Simply put, prayer reads promises and brings those promises to fruition in our life.