“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.“ 2 Tim 3:16-17 (ESV)
How do you become all that God has created you to become? What habits are essential to reaching your God given potential? Over the next five days, let’s open the spiritual toolbox and examine five habits necessary for obtaining a lifestyle of Christlikeness.
Habit #1: A daily intake of God’s Word
You are what you eat. If you consistently fuel your body with junk food then your level of energy and performance will be hindered. You will be like a marathoner running with ankle weights.
Soul food is mandatory for spiritual growth. Nourishing your soul requires a daily intake of God’s Word. God has revealed Himself through His Word, the Bible. Your Creator has written the owner’s manual for your life.
Let me give you some tracks to run on to assist you in your daily intake.
1) Secure a translation of the Bible that speaks the way you listen.
2) Read four chapters of the Bible per day. (In one year, you will have read through the entire Bible.)
3) Write down one verse from each of the four chapters that really speaks to your heart.
4) Meditate on your four verses and then write an action step to employ today.
Here are a few examples of action steps that I have written as a result of my daily intake of God’s Word.
- Love others today with the same love I have received from Jesus.
- Turn interruptions into opportunities to make Jesus known.
- Put others first.
- Practice the Presence of God today.
- Make God smile.
Now, it’s your turn!
Following Jesus Every Day,
Stephen Trammell