Spiritual growth results from trusting Jesus Christ. "The righteous man shall live by faith" (Galatians 3:11). A life of faith will enable you to trust God increasingly with every detail of your life, and to practice the following:

• Go to God in prayer daily (John 15:7).
• Read God's Word daily (Acts 17:11)-begin with the Gospel of John.
• Obey God moment by moment (John 14:21).
• Witness for Christ by your life and words (Matthew 4:19; John 15:8).
• Trust God for every detail of your life (1 Peter 5:7).
• Allow the Holy Spirit to control and empower your daily life (Galatians 5:16,17; Acts 1:8).

Fellowship In a Good Church

God's Word admonishes us not to forsake "the assembling of ourselves together" (Hebrews 10:25). Several logs burn brightly together; but put one aside on the cold hearth and the fire goes out. So it is with your relationship with other Christians. If you do not belong to a church, do not wait to be invited. Take the initiative; ask a Christian friend or call the pastor of a nearby church where Christ is honoured and His Word is preached. Start this week, and make plans to attend regularly.

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