Feed Your Spirit

Spiritual growth requires giving attention to what shapes your inner life and directing your life toward the things of God.

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A believer's life must be continually directed by the Word of God rather than by physical needs alone.

• Jesus showed that human life cannot be understood only in terms of physical provision.
• God's Word is essential to the believer's life and should have a continual place in it.
• What receives our attention can shape our desires, thoughts, and direction.
• Spiritual growth requires more than outward religious activity; it involves continually turning the heart toward God.
• Growing in faith includes hearing and receiving the Word of God.
• A believer should examine what is feeding his or her thoughts, desires, and priorities.
• Spiritual understanding should lead a person toward greater dependence upon God rather than independence from Him.

• Make God's Word a regular and meaningful part of your daily life.
• Examine what you are continually allowing to shape your thoughts and desires.
• Give greater attention to things that strengthen your faith and draw you toward God.
• Do not allow physical needs, fears, entertainment, or worldly influences to become the primary influence over your life.
• Read Scripture with a desire to know God and obey what He has revealed.
• Let God's Word shape your decisions, priorities, and daily walk.