Thoughts 8 June 2018

How do we pursue our relationship with Christ and build that Godly character within us so it shines as a city on a hill to the world around us? I used the word pursue intentionally. We should pursue Christ and all He has for us as if it is a priceless treasure; because it is a priceless treasure. This relationship will strengthen us and every aspect of our lives if we relentlessly pursue its fulfillment in our lives.

We seek God in prayer and study of His Word. As we pray and study His Word the Holy Spirit will enable us to understand and implement what we learn in our lives. As we submit more and more of our lives over to Christ He shines brighter and brighter to the world around us. The Bible promises if Christ is lifted up He will draw all men unto Him.

We should also become members of a local body of believers. In this body we will find friends, mentors, and people who can teach us, aid in our spiritual growth, and hold us accountable in our walk. We can bear witness to God's moving in each other's lives and build each other up in the faith.

We spend time in reading and studying the Bible, time in prayer, and time meditating on what we have read and studied. We search for ways to put those things into action in our lives everyday as we walk through the day. It is this which will draw people to Christ as they see us changing everyday to come into further submission to His will for our lives. As we allow Him to shine through our daily lives people will see Him and His work in our lives.