One of the most powerful statements that I have ever heard coming from the pulpit that continues to shape the way I view myself in my walk with God today is this; “If you are not growing, you are dying.” When I first heard those words, I thought to myself, “can this really be true?” I mean, after all, you will eventually reach a point where you can grow no more, right? Maybe not….
Revelation 3:16- “So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of my mouth” (ESV)
I try, not as often as I should, to ask myself the important question, “Am I lukewarm?” More importantly I want to know, does my heavenly Father view me as lukewarm? You see, God hates lukewarm Christianity. The idea that I have been a Christian for X- amount of years and have taught x-amount of bible classes, preached x-amount of sermons, studied with x-amount of non-christians, or baptized x-amount of people in my lifetime, so I can spend a little time “coasting,” is FAR TOO prevalent today!
It is my hope, my prayer, that I do not become like this. What is more, it is my hope and prayer that you do not either.
The more I began to think about my spiritual growth from the time I first became a Christian up to the present, it became abundantly clear to me, that I never would have grown in my walk with God, had it not been for the prayers, and support of my Christian Family.
The purpose of this post is a little different than my normal writings. But it is what has been on my heart. I believe in God (John 14:1), I believe in His power (Gen 1-2), and I believe that prayer is a powerful way for us as God’s children to involve our heavenly Father in our lives on a more personal basis(James 5:16).
In keeping with the thought of “Growing In Our Faith” I have challenged myself with two small spiritual challenges recently.
1. I have begun memorizing one verse of scripture per day. (Currently on day 33)
2. I have begun writing articles for the local Newspaper. (In hopes of stirring up interest in the community about the Lord’s Church.)
Applying Scripture 
Thank you Troy for the reminder for that we must each continue to grow and not “coast” in our faith. I am encouraged by the challenges you set forth for each of us. May God continue to bless you and your family as you diligently serve the King!