If
we want to do our best in any endeavor in life it is important to get “back to
the basics.” Basics are always crucial
because they provide a foundation making it possible for us to encounter
greater possibilities. Many children and
youth experienced getting back to the basics in the school classroom or on the
sports field this fall. I’d like to
encourage all of us to get back to the basics, but do so in the area of
spirituality. Here are several action
points you might take to help you build the spiritual foundation of your life:
First,
spend time in God’s Word so you can begin to grow or continue to mature in
Christ. The Bible tells us that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching,
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may
be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (II Timothy 3:16-17). Second, talk to God daily. Prayer is communion with God and it is
something that He desires from us.
Scripture encourages us to “Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this
is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (I Thessalonians 5:17-17). Third, learn to praise and worship God. God has done so much for us and He is
supremely worthy of our praise. The
Psalmist challenges us to “Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful
songs…Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks
to him and praise his name” (Psalm 100:2, 4). Fourth, be obedient to what God’s Word
teaches you. Obedience to God’s Word is
the best way to reveal to others that you believe what God says. Obedience simply takes God’s Word and puts it
into practice in life. Jesus said, “If you love me, you
will obey what I command” (John 14:15).
Don’t
forget that getting back to the basics is fundamental to help us construct a
strong foundation for life. The Bible reminds
us to “Grow in
the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” (II Peter 3:18). Maybe this fall would be a good time for all
of us to get “back to the basics” spiritually.
Are you ready to join me?
If
we want to do our best in any endeavor in life it is important to get “back to
the basics.” Basics are always crucial
because they provide a foundation making it possible for us to encounter
greater possibilities. Many children and
youth experienced getting back to the basics in the school classroom or on the
sports field this fall. I’d like to
encourage all of us to get back to the basics, but do so in the area of
spirituality. Here are several action
points you might take to help you build the spiritual foundation of your life:
