Put It Into Practice

  • What are the current conditions of these four areas in your life?

 

Take a few minutes now to identify which statements below represent you best. The point of this exercise is to highlight where you are at in these four key areas. Your answers will help think through what could be some good next steps to grow in your relationship with Jesus.

Be shaped by Scripture
  • I don’t really understand how to connect with the Bible
  • I read God’s Word sometimes and find it helpful
  • I enjoy reading God’s Word every day because I get to know him better through it
  • I memorise verses that stand out to me
Connect through prayer
  • I only really pray to God when I’m anxious and need help
  • I thank God for the good things in my life
  • I bring everything to God in prayer because I want his will to be done in my life
  • I enjoy spending time in prayer with God just to be with him
Relate through fellowship
  • The only Christian I talk with about this stuff is the person going through this now with me
  • I go to church once in a while
  • I’m enjoying the Christian environments I find myself in. I can see the difference God is making in our lives together
  • There are Christians in my life who I consider close friends because of our shared love for Jesus
Share your faith
  • I’m still not sure that people need to have faith in Jesus to spend eternity with God
  • I know people need Christ in their lives, but I’m too scared to bring the subject up with them because of what they might think of me
  • I want everybody around me to know Christ and I want God to use me to reach them
  • I’m currently learning how to share my faith because I want to help reconcile people to God
  • In light of your answers above, what are some great next steps to help you grow?
Be shaped by Scripture
  • Join a small group!
  • If you’re not already on a plan, start by reading through the books of Luke and Acts.
  • You might want to check out the Bible Project website for incredible videos, podcasts and articles to help you make the most of your Bible reading (just click the underlined link).
Relate through prayer
  • Attend a group prayer meeting. It’s often easier and encouraging to pray with others.
  • Go for a walk around the block and talk to Jesus. Often prayer can be more purposeful when we are moving.
  • Download the free Lectio365 app and learn to pray through the daily 10-minute devotions.
  • Take your cue from the Lord’s Prayer in Luke 11:1-13. 
  • Use a notebook to jot down prayer requests, things you’re thankful for, and things you sense God saying to you.
Connect through fellowship
  • Attend a church service with a friend this weekend.
  • Choose to hang out with some Christians socially.
  • Again, be part of a small group..
  • Attend some different Christian events/camps that run throughout the year!
Share your faith
  • Join in with a group of people who go out and share their faith regularly in the community.
  • Download the God Tools app so you have an easy-to-share gospel explanation on your phone.
  • Do the Reach series here (they’re next to Follow) and learn how to reach out to your friends.
  • Apply to go on a missions trip.