Prayer – Lord, You are a spiritual being—and I want a
deeper relationship with You—day by day. Please give me insight into Your word draw
me closer to You.
O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for
us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried
to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them. ...
I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my
heart. Psalm 40:5, 8 
I take joy in celebrating Christmas.
A fresh sprinkling of snow reminds
me of God's love and purity.
Meditate. Consider God’s plans in scripture.
Do you consider yourself to be a spiritual being? We are
all part body, soul, and spirit. Those who have become believers in Christ as
their Savior are indwelt by the Holy Spirit—so I’d say that we are spiritual
beings. Yet, we cannot see that spiritual side of us, so I think we just kind
of ignore it except when we are open to the Holy Spirit leading and guiding us.
Personally, I feel that nudge of the Holy Spirit sometime just encouraging me
to do something in particular for another person. I am often amazed at things I’ve
written—because it is not me but the Holy Spirit that gave me just the right
words. No writer’s block when the Holy Spirit is moving and evident! God is good!
So, the question is…What would you like to accomplish this
year? Actually, begin with this month, this week, and today. In order to attain
any goal, one must specifically identify that goal and set smaller objectives
in order to reach the ultimate purpose. What could be some attainable spiritual
goals? How about memorizing scripture, encouraging a non-Christian friend by just
listening to them, or lifting up a Christian friend by actually praying
together? You could also read your Bible and journal what the Lord is telling
you through that scripture passage. As you do that on a daily basis, you’ll see
how God is working in your life. I find that if I write down how God is
answering prayers, guiding me and my family, then it helps me to have something
to share with others about how good God is! I think that sharing the spiritual
side of my life encouraging spiritual growth in myself…and others. How about
you? Are you intentionally growing spiritually? Any objectives for today…this
week? Choose a verse to memorize…or chat with a more mature Christian for
encouragement. That’s what I plan to do—starting with Psalm 100.
Shout with joy to
the LORD, all the earth!
Worship the LORD
with gladness.
Come before him,
singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the
LORD is God!
He made us, and we
are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with
thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him
and praise his name. For the LORD is good.
His unfailing love
continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm
100:1-5
What will you choose to do to challenge yourself
spiritually?
Verse of Salvation ~ Like newborn babies, you must crave
pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation.
Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord's
kindness. 1 Peter 2:2-3
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