Spiritual Practices: Intro

The spiritual practices are absolutely essential for our growth and maturation in Jesus. There’s no way around it. As we spend time with Jesus, He not only transforms us but we get to know Him better. And, as we get to know Him better, we’re motivated to join Him on His mission. These practices are called “means of grace”, which means they’re pathways that enable us to know His grace experientially. Perhaps the best part is that they are very practical. While it’s easy to imagine these practices to be very mystical, they are biblical, hands on, and for everyone who follows Jesus. 

The practices are:

• Profitable for life now and the next, 1 Tim. 4:7-8
• How we seek Him with our heart and soul, Deut. 4:29
• How we worship Him, John 4:23
• How we draw near to Him, James 4:7-8
• Jesus practiced these, Luke 5:16 and expects us to do so as well, Matt. 6:2,5,7,16
• How we behold Him and He changes us, 2 Cor. 3:18

No wonder Paul tells Timothy, “Train yourself for godliness” (1 Tim. 4:7)!!

Let’s go friends, it’s time we get training!
Pastor Andy
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Reflection Questions

• What comes to mind when you hear the words “Spiritual practices”?
• What practices are a regular part of your life? 
• Which practices interest you in growing in them? 
• What happens if we don’t engage in these practices? 

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