Most Christians would say, "Yes, I want to be more like Jesus, and yes, I want to fulfill the work God has called me to do." But how do we get there? Today, I want to share a simple, powerful framework for building a daily routine that will transform your relationship with God and empower you to live the life God prepared you to live.
Most of us want to grow spiritually, but without a plan we drift. Life pulls us this way and that, and before we know it, we've lost focus on what truly matters. I believe these three things will change your identity and transform your life. First, know God. Knowledge is not the goal of Christianity.
Relationship is Build a deep personal relationship with God and God's human family. These are the first and second greatest commandments that Jesus gave us. Said, love God with all your heart, then love people wholeheartedly. Family is God's idea. Christian community is essential to teach us how to love. Second, grow like God.
Let him transform you into a new person. See Romans 12:1-2 and give you the character of Christ. See Galatians 5:22-23. Third, show God. The best way to tell the world about God is to be like him and then do what God tells you to do. Jesus did that and he's our model.
Create a simple know-grow-show journal where you daily ask and answer three questions. Use a simple notebook, a Word document, etc. Keep it simple. Commit to journaling your answers to the three questions for seven days. Keep your answers short. This shouldn't take more than five minutes. First, how have I let God love me today?
Write a short answer. Second, what did I do to become more like Jesus? A few lines. And third, who did I touch with the love of Jesus? Write names and any specifics, but keep it short. You don't need to have it all figured out. Just take the next step.
Jesus will meet you where you are and walk with you as you grow closer to Him. The result will be a life transformed by God's love.