CONSTANT PURSUIT

CONSTANT PURSUIT

At the weekly prayer meeting at our church yesterday, Don, a retired pastor, brought up that we need to be in constant pursuit of Jesus.

I thought about that and wanted to add some flesh to that statement. Living in the Spirit is a constant pursuit, yes, and it does not happen naturally. In fact, the natural life — that which we inherited from Adam — is our default disposition. Our theme songs in the natural life are “I did it my way” and “The world owes me a living.”

How do we constantly pursue God and live in His Spiritual Kingdom here on earth? There are no secrets here. The answer is always the same.

1. Prayer and Worship: Regularly engaging in prayer and worship helps deepen a Christian’s relationship with God. This can include personal prayer, attending church services, and participating in communal worship.
2. Bible Study: Reading and reflecting on the Bible is crucial for understanding God’s teachings and applying them to daily life. Many Christians also join Bible study groups to discuss and learn together.
3. Service to Others: Serving others and showing compassion is a central tenet of Christianity. This can involve volunteering, helping those in need, and performing acts of kindness.
4. Living by Christian Values: Christians strive to live by values such as love, forgiveness, humility, honesty, and integrity. This means making ethical choices and treating others with respect and kindness.
5. Sharing the Faith: Evangelism, or sharing one’s faith with others, is important for many Christians. This can be done through conversations, inviting others to church, or simply living a life that reflects Christian values.
6. Community Involvement: Being part of a church community provides support, fellowship, and opportunities for spiritual growth. It also offers a sense of belonging and accountability.
7. Personal Growth: Christians seek to grow spiritually and become more like Christ through practices like confession, repentance, and spiritual disciplines such as fasting and meditation.
8. Loving God and Neighbor: The greatest commandments in Christianity are to love God with all one’s heart, soul, and mind, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself (Matthew 22:37-39). This encompasses all aspects of Christian living.

Are you pursuing God constantly. You can use the eight reminders above as a checklist.

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