#1,493: Taking Responsibility

As I reflect on these early lessons about responsibility, I also learned that the growth of my spiritual life was my responsibility. My growth in Christ was not the responsibility of my pastor, my Sunday school teacher, or even my parents. God used each of them to play a role, but my spiritual growth depended on whether or not I accepted the responsibility to grow.Main Points:1. The scripture teaches us that our knowledge of God and our experience with Him are something we must pursue. His presence, power, wisdom, strength, peace, and joy can all be obtained as we grow in our relationship with Him.2. Hear this truth today. You can have more of God in your life. There is more of His presence and power you can receive. You can have more love for others, more Godly wisdom, more discernment, and more knowledge of His Word.3. God makes it all available, but He doesn’t automatically download it into our lives. You and I are personally responsible for our own spiritual growth. In fact, we could say that where you and I are spiritually is directly tied to the level of our pursuit of God.Today’s Scripture Verses:James 4:8 - “ Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”  Hebrews 10:22 - “Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart…”  Isaiah 55:6 - “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”John 15:5 - “Apart from me you can do nothing.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group