Since we live in a consumer society, maybe we should just answer the question of the advantages of the spiritual life. Some go to church regularly and yet reject the daily spiritual walk as an option for their lives. Keeping in mind that faith is the only means by which a Christian can live a spirit-directed life, what can we expect?
Obviously your life will demonstrate more and more of the fruit of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.” (Galatians 5:22)
You life will begin to conform more and more to the image of Christ and His likeness will be seen in you. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 3:18 that we are transformed in his likeness.
Your prayer life and study of God’s Word will become more meaningful. Praying will not be mechanical, certainly not routine. Prayer will become dialogue and you will no longer be “saying your prayers”.
You will begin to experience His power in witnessing. Sharing your faith will be natural because it comes out of your lifestyle and is not forced or performed. You will be prepared for spiritual conflict against the world, the flesh, and against Satan.
You will see the importance of 1 John 2:15, “do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in Him.”
You will not want anything to separate you from fellowship with God. You will experience the power of God to resist temptation and sin. And you will love to worship with other Christians.
The Spirit will draw you out of bed on Sunday morning like a magnet to fellowship with others who want to walk in the Spirit. The advantage to living and walking spiritually are many and life-changing. Try it.
“Dear Lord, help us to take the dare and begin to follow you all day
everyday and not just on Sunday. We need constant fellowship. Amen”
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