The way
to Grow
"As newborn babes, desire the
pure milk of the word,
that you may grow thereby."
(1 Peter 2:2)
A person who is "born
again" starts a new life similar to that of
a newborn infant. Seven rules that promote godd
health in babies can be adapted and applied to a
Christian's spiritual growth.
Daily Food.
Take in the "pure milk of the
word"
through study and meditation.
(1 Peter 2:2)
Fresh Air.
Pray often or you will faint.
Prayer is
the oxygen of the soul.
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Regular Exercise.
Put into practice what you
learn in God's Word.
(James 1:22)
Adequate Rest.
Rely on God at all times in
simple faith.
(Psalm 37:7)
Clean Surroundings.
Avoid evil company and
whatever will weaken you spiritually.
(1 Corinthians 15:33-34)
Loving Care.
Be part of a church where you
will benefit from a Pastor's teaching and
Christian fellowship.
(Hebrews 10:25)
Periodic Checkups.
Regularly examine your
spiritual health.
(1 Corinthians 11:28)
If you neglect any of these rules,
our progress will be hindered. God wants us to
grow "in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ"
(2 Peter 3:18)
Are you growing?
THERE IS NO SHORTCUTS ON THE WAY
TO MATURITY.
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Concerning Your Personal Life.....
Tired?
Psalm 95:1-7; Matthew 11;
Tense?
Psalm 91; James 5:7-11;
Worried?
Psalm 46; Matthew 6;
Discouraged?
Psalm 23; 42; 43; Eccle. 3:1-15;
Frustrated?
Psalm 40; 90; Hebrews 12;
Depressed?
Psalm 34; 71; Isaiah 40;
Jealous?
Psalm 49; James 3;
Bored?
2 Kings 5; Job 38; Psalm 103; 104;
Ephesions 3;
Bereaved?
1 Corinthians 15; 1 Thessalonions
4:13-5:28; Revelation 21:22;
Too Busy?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15;
Staying awake nights?
Psalm 4; 56; 130;
Lonely or Fearful?
Ps. 23; 27; 91; Isa. 40:18-31;
Luk. 8; Joh. 14:15-18;1 Peter 1;
Feel rejected?
Colossians 1; 1 Peter 1;
Future is uncertain?
Psalm 121; Matthew 6:25-34;
In doubt?
Jer. 29:11-13; Acts 17:22-28; 1
John 4:7-17;
Tempted?
Psalm 139; Matt. 4; Eph. 6:10-18;
James 1:2-6,12-14;
Family Problems?
John 15:9-17; Eph. 6:1-10;
Happy?
Psalm 96; 98; 150;
Done something wrong?
Psalm 51; Romans 5:18; 7:19-25;
Need Courage & Strength?
Joshua 1; Psalm 27; 46; Eph.
6:10-20;
Concerning Your Health.......
Sick or in Pain?
Psalm 6; 39; 41; 67; 91; Isaiah
26;
Afraid of Death?
John 11; 17; 20; 2 Corinthians 5;
1 John 3; Revelation 14;
Concerning Your Future.........
Building a New Home?
Ps.127; Prov.17; Eph. 5; Col. 3; 1
Pet. 3:17; 1 Joh. 4:7-21;
Assuming more Responsibility?
Joshua 1:1-9; Prov. 2; 2 Cor.
8:1-15;
Establishing a new business?
Psalm 37; 92; Ecclesiastes 5;
Facing a Crisis?
Job 28:12-28; Proverbs 8; Isaiah
55;
Planning Your Budget?
Mark 4; Luke 19;
Concerning Others.........
Anxious for loved ones?
Psalm 121; Luke 7;
Angry with Someone?
Matthew 18; Ephesians 4; James 4;
Concerning Faith......
Tempted to do wrong?
Psalm 15; 19; 139; Matt.4; James
1;
Weak in Faith?
Psalm 126; 146; Hebrews 11;
Does God Seem Far Away?
Psalm 25; 125; 138; Luke 10;
HELP IN TIME OF NEED
THE WAY OF SALVATION
John 3:3
John 3:16
Romans 10:9
PEACE IN TIME OF ANXIETY
Psalm 4
John 14
Philippians 4:6,7
COURAGE IN THE TIME OF FEAR
Psalm 46
2 Corinthians 4:8-18
Hebrews 13:5,6
RELIEF IN TIME OF SUFFERING
Psalm 41
Psalm 91
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
Hebrews 12:3-13
GUIDANCE IN THE TIME OF DECISION
Psalm 32
James 1:5,6
Hebrews 4:16
REST IN TIME OF WEARINESS
Psalm 23
Matthew 11:28-30
Romans 8:31-39
COMFORT IN TIME OF SORROW
Psalm 43
Romans 8:26-28
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
STRENGTH IN TIME OF TEMPTATION
Psalm 1
1 Corinthians 10:6-13
James 1:12-16
PRAISE IN TIME OF THANKSGIVING
Psalm 100
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Hebrews 13:15
REJOICING IN TIME OF FORGIVENESS
Psalm 51
1 John 1:7-10
PRAYER ANSWERED
I asked for strength that
I might achieve;
He made me weak that
I might obey.
I asked for health that I
might do greater things;
I was given grace that I
might do better things.
I asked for riches that
I might be happy;
I was given poverty that
I might be wise.
I asked for power that I
might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness
that I might feel the
need of God.
I asked for all things
that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that
I might enjoy all things.
I received nothing that I asked for,
all that I hoped for,
My prayer was answered.
May God's miracle power flow
through every aspect of your life.... your home,
your job, your family, your friends, your
relationships, your spiritual breakthrough that
will penetrate to new dimensions.
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