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A Daily Process

October 2, 2013

He who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.
–Philippians 1:6

Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion. It is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ. When you start out, you start out as a baby. You must be fed on the simple things of the Bible, and you learn to walk in your Christian life gradually. At first you will fall down and make many mistakes, but you are to continue growing. However, there are many people who have stopped growing. They remain spiritual babes all their lives. I am afraid that this experience is all too common today. Perhaps it is yours.

Do you remember the day when you gave your heart and life to Christ? You were sure of victory. How easy it seemed to be more than conqueror through Christ who loved you. Thousands of Christians have struggles with themselves. The great need in Christendom today is for Christians to learn the secret of daily victory over sin.

Prayer for the day

Father, I fall so many times but how lovingly You give me Your strength to endure.

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14 Comments

Sanmi says 10.2.2012, 11:34 p.m.

We need the grace of God to run the heavenly race. It is quite a huge task to be a christian. But God is always there to push us back up when we fall. Thank you Jesus.

San says 10.2.2012, 1:14 p.m.

The means by which we must grow we can summarize in one word: suffering. As christians we are called to suffer in some way or another.By persecution, sickness or difficult circumstances.Life doesn't come to us in the easy way if we follow Jesus.

George says 10.2.2012, 08:23 a.m.

May growth is reading the Bible and a devotional every day. I learn more and more about how God is there when I need him and there just watching over me. He is my Lord and Savior.

Joe says 10.2.2012, 07:33 a.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus for your love for me despite the too many to count times I fall.

Gerry says 10.2.2012, 07:12 a.m.

Make time every single day to have a quiet time with God . Speak to him and and give him thanks . He will speak to your heart a guide your walk.

Christy says 10.2.2012, 06:15 a.m.

If Christians would be in the Word more then there would be more repentance and less secret sins. We'd truly want God's will and be more pure in heart. It is important to know Godsword for protection."In the end times even the Elite will be deceive."

Debbie says 10.2.2012, 04:38 a.m.

Oh Father in heaven please help me to grow in your word and strength to endure each day. To God be the glory, Amen.

ruben says 10.2.2012, 02:21 a.m.

its very true.

Carolyn G . says 9.30.2012, 3:03 p.m.

We need daily bible reading and prayer to grow in Christ. Each day God shows us new truths about Himself that bring about Christian growth

Gerry says 10.3.2011, 07:37 a.m.

We need to pace ourselves during our Christian Marathon. Slow but steady allowing the Holy Spirit to strengthen you as you head for the Glorious finish line.

moses says 10.2.2011, 2:13 p.m.

This is true, a Christian that stops growing starts dying.

Nancy says 10.2.2011, 11:03 a.m.

Christianity is called a spiritual walk. It's not a run and it's not a jog. It' a walk you do from day to day and that makes you stable.

Fetilus says 10.2.2011, 10:09 a.m.

Praise be to the lord! All of my breath belongs to you, your spirit bringing love to us. I can't say how much you have done for me, my sins have been taken away by you. Lead me where you want, blessing to those who seek what you want. You are power in darkness!

Marty says 10.2.2011, 06:03 a.m.

Thank you Lord for your anointed preachers and teachers who feed us your truth illuminating your presence so that I can better know you, and grow as a Christian in my love of your and others.