Attending church is not going to get us into the Kingdom of Heaven. We have to do more.
“How can I hear God’s voice?”
In this technology age, maintaining a spiritual life can be hard, but it can be accomplished once you have the right mindset. Some people wrongly think that attending church on the weekend – whether it’s Saturday or Sunday school – is all that they need to live a full spiritual life, but they’re wrong. We have to do much more.
I’ve been examining my spiritual life lately and I see some areas that need nourishment.
Praying throughout the day
I am calm whenever I talk to Him. I feel at ease whenever I pray and it helps me stay connected to Him. I used to pray when I wake up on mornings and when I go to sleep at night, but now, I pray throughout the day. Even if I’m working and I feel the need to pray, I stop whatever I’m doing and I pray.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17: Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.
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Sitting quietly in a room
I like sitting alone in a quiet room and reflecting. I also meditate and think of all the things that I am grateful for even if it was a bad day. I also use this quiet time to pray for everyone. It is in this stillness that I can hear God whisper.
Apps
I love the apps that I have on my phone! Every morning, I turn to my Daily Prayer app for the prayer of the day. I have Bible quiz apps, a Bible Study and of course, the Bible. Indulging in these apps have helped me grow spiritually. ❤
Practicing gratitude
When the sun sets on the day, I reflect and thank God for life, for whatever blessings I’ve received during the day. I used to own a gratitude journal, but I have misplaced it. I might have to get another one.
Reading material online
When I get to my work desk – after saying a little prayer of thanks and listening to Michael W. Smith on repeat for almost an hour right before I open for business – I log into WordPress and seek spiritual refreshments from blogs such as soulfood101blog aka The Word, The Way Online, A Sinner’s Diary, Beholding Him Ministries, Inside Cup and Be Blesstified. These blogs play an important role in shaping my daily spiritual life. Keep up His wonderful work, guys! ❤
Matthew 5:6: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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Keeping the Sabbath
I have been struggling to keep the Sabbath holy, but I am getting better at it. On the days that I don’t attend church, I study His Word, complete Bible quizzes, and Bible study with my sister/father.
Exodus 20:8 – Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Scripture meditation
This is utmost important for me! The Bible has verses for when I am afraid, when I backslide and when I need comfort. I highlight the verses that speak to me and I meditate on them throughout the day.
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What about you? Is your spiritual life fully nourished or are you working on it? Is there anything that you’ll like to add to the list?
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